2016 Toyota Noah hybrid: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the hybrid Toyota Noah first registered in 2016 (hybrid cars only): we looked at the 183 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 183 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2016 Toyota Noah hybrid MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2016 Toyota Noah hybrid 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.
- Tyres6% 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.
- Brakes5% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Steering1% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2016 Toyota Noah hybrid
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Noah compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2020 | 147 | Tyres 18% |
| 2019 | 203 | Suspension 9% |
| 2018 | 241 | Tyres 18% |
| 2017 | 206 | Lights and electrics 15% |
| 2015 | 267 | Suspension 13% |
| 2014 | 250 | Tyres 15% |
| 2010 | 108 | Lights and electrics 31% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Toyota Noah cars first registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score