2021 Toyota Yaris Cross MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,505 Toyota Yaris Cross cars first used in 2021 had an MOT in 2025, at about 4 years old, and 92.5% passed first time. That is above the 87.2% for all cars first used in 2021.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross MOT failure items
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross common failures
ItemValue
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2021 Toyota Yaris Cross advisories
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross common advisories
ItemValue
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing8.8%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge8.4%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil5.3%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.0%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.8%
Condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross faults by area
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross faults by area
ItemValue
Visibility2.9%
Tyres2.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.9%
Suspension1.1%
Brakes0.2%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2021 Toyota Yaris Cross recorded mileage
2021 Toyota Yaris Cross mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,50519,10026,300 miles35,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Toyota Yaris Cross years

Toyota Yaris Cross first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
202214,57092.8%88.5%
20212,50592.5%87.2%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.