MOT reliability data, sourced from DVSA
Toyota MOT pass rate & reliability
Toyota's reputation for reliability is well known internationally. Here's what the actual UK DVSA MOT data shows.
MOT reliability data, sourced from DVSA
Toyota's reputation for reliability is well known internationally. Here's what the actual UK DVSA MOT data shows.
75.0%
Toyota MOT pass rate
72.4%
UK national average
+2.6pt
vs. national average
#10
UK sales rank, H1 2026
Popular model: Yaris
Source: brand figures from Brumble analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test year data; model figures are DS Auto Labs' own analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test results (all model variants included, first-time tests). Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yaris based on 460,778 tests.
What this means
Toyota's 75.0% pass rate leads the cluster of mainstream volume brands alongside Skoda and Kia, comfortably ahead of the national average. This is broadly consistent with Toyota's strong showing in international reliability surveys, including topping Consumer Reports' 2025 global reliability rankings.
Interestingly, the Yaris, one of Toyota's best-selling models in the UK, sits below the brand's own overall average at 72.4%, level with the national average rather than ahead of it as Toyota's reputation might suggest. It's a useful reminder that even a brand known for reliability has individual models worth checking on their own record rather than assuming the badge guarantees a result.
Frequently asked questions
Toyota has a 75.0% MOT pass rate based on DVSA's 2025 test year data, clearly above the national average of 72.4%.
Yes. Toyota's UK MOT pass rate is among the best of the mainstream volume brands, consistent with its strong international reputation for reliability, though its individual models still vary, so checking a specific car's own history is worthwhile.
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