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With 581,133 currently licensed in the UK, the Toyota Yaris is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Yaris 5 stars in 2020, with 86% adult occupant and 81% child protection scores.
It has a 83.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include lighting, brakes, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,963 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £247/month or 37p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 1.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2020
MOT Pass Rate
83.5%
380,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£247
est. annual total
New From
£24,000
Euro NCAP tested the Yaris in 2020 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
86%
Child Occupant
81%
Pedestrian
78%
Safety Assist
85%
There are 99 known DVSA recalls affecting the Toyota Yaris. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/466
For certain vehicles equipped with a Parking Assist ECU a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rear view image the software may cause the rear view image to freeze or not display
Build dates: 2024-04-03 to 2025-10-10
R/2025/270
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Build dates: 2024-04-23 to 2024-10-08
R/2025/270
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Build dates: 2023-03-23 to 2025-02-26
R/2025/270
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Build dates: 2023-03-21 to 2025-02-17
R/2023/279
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Build dates: 2021-07-21 to 2023-07-28
+ 94 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 380,000 MOT tests, the Yaris has a first-time pass rate of 83.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Yaris is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Toyota Yaris are estimated at around £2,963 per year, or £247 per month.
Fuel
£1,172
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,066
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Yaris achieves a combined fuel economy of around 45 mpg (41.6 mpg urban, 39.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| YARIS | PETROL | 45 mpg | 1.0L |
| YARIS | PETROL | 48.7 mpg | 1.3L |
| YARIS | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.3L |
| YARIS | PETROL | 55.4 mpg | 1.3L |
| YARIS | DIESEL | 68.9 mpg | 1.4L |
| YARIS | DIESEL | 67.3 mpg | 1.4L |
| YARIS | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 67.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| YARIS | PETROL | 44.6 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £24,000 new, a Toyota Yaris typically retains about 62% after 3 years and 51% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 83% | £19,800 | −£4,200 |
| 2 years | 70% | £16,850 | −£7,150 |
| 3 years | 62% | £14,800 | −£9,200 |
| 4 years | 56% | £13,350 | −£10,650 |
| 5 years | 51% | £12,250 | −£11,750 |
| 6 years | 48% | £11,400 | −£12,600 |
| 7 years | 45% | £10,700 | −£13,300 |
| 8 years | 42% | £10,200 | −£13,800 |
| 9 years | 40% | £9,700 | −£14,300 |
| 10 years | 38% | £9,200 | −£14,800 |
The Yaris has a theft rate of 1.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 581,133 licensed and 26,090 SORN Yariss in the UK (607,223 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Yaris has a 83.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 380,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Yaris 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2020. It scored 86% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road users, and 85% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Yaris are estimated at around £2,963 per year (£247/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 99 known safety recalls affecting the Yaris. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Yaris has a theft rate of 1.2 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Yaris starts from around £24,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 51% of its original value.
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