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2015 Toyota Unclassified: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2015 Toyota Unclassifieds, from 109 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 109 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

109MOT tests in 2025
74%pass first time (all 2015 cars: 72%)
8,500typical miles a year
35%had suspension flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2015 Toyota Unclassified MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    35% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    29% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    28% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    21% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    13% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    6% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2019130Suspension 28%
2018137Suspension 25%
2017103Suspension 24%
2016116Suspension 29%
2013113Suspension 30%
2012206Suspension 30%
2011133Suspension 25%
2010207Suspension 32%
2009167Suspension 30%
2008193Suspension 34%
2007225Suspension 33%
2006157Suspension 29%
2005118Suspension 38%
2004111Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2015 Toyota Unclassifieds registered in 2015. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score