2014 Toyota Vitz: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Toyota Vitzs, from 250 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 250 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2014 Toyota Vitz MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics8% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension7% 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.
- Tyres7% 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.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors1% 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 leaks1% 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
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 146 | Tyres 14% |
| 2017 | 100 | Tyres 13% |
| 2013 | 452 | Tyres 19% |
| 2012 | 498 | Lights and electrics 23% |
| 2011 | 319 | Lights and electrics 25% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Toyota Vitzs registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score