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2010 Toyota Yaris: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Toyota Yariss, from 18,148 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

18,148MOT tests in 2025
62%pass first time (all 2010 cars: 59%)
5,500typical miles a year
2.7×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2010 Toyota Yariss than on all cars registered in 2010.

  • Rigid brake pipes2.7× usual
    Toyota Yaris
    18.3% All 2010 cars
    6.8%
    Rough price £100–£400

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Corroded fuel pipes14.8× usual
    Toyota Yaris
    7.4% All 2010 cars
    0.5%
    Rough price £100–£400

    At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

  • Rust around suspension or steering mountings2.9× usual
    Toyota Yaris
    6.1% All 2010 cars
    2.1%
    Rough price £80–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Wipers1.9× usual
    Toyota Yaris
    6.3% All 2010 cars
    3.4%
    Rough price £15–£60

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

  • Chassis rust or damage2.8× usual
    Toyota Yaris
    3.6% All 2010 cars
    1.3%
    Rough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

Better than most

Engine oil leaks: 2.1% here, against 10.2% of all 2010 cars. Shock absorbers: 3.3% here, against 7.8% of all 2010 cars.

By area

The share of 2010 Toyota Yaris MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    40% 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.

  • Brakes
    34% 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.

  • Tyres
    30% 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.

  • 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.

  • Rust and bodywork
    13% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
202014,844Tyres 24%
201928,082Tyres 28%
201828,032Tyres 28%
201726,882Tyres 27%
201628,569Tyres 28%
201530,835Tyres 29%
201429,188Tyres 29%
201328,980Suspension 30%
201227,335Suspension 34%
201115,920Suspension 35%
200923,837Suspension 40%
200821,082Suspension 48%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Toyota Yariss registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score