Part of the Toyota Yaris Mk3 (2011–2020) guide: best and worst years compared.
2017 Toyota Yaris diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Toyota Yaris first registered in 2017 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 653 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2017 Toyota Yaris diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2017 Toyota Yaris diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres28% 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.
- Brakes16% 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.
- Suspension15% 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.
- Lights and electrics15% 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 mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Driveshafts and joints2% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Known faults on the 2017 Toyota Yaris diesel
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Automatic (not hybrid)
CVT automatic
The Multidrive automatic is rated as less reliable than the manual.
At the viewing: If it’s an automatic, check it drives smoothly from a standstill and at low speed.
Corrosion behind the number plate
The rear number plate trim can make the tailgate corrode.
At the viewing: Look closely around the rear number plate.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2017 Toyota Yaris diesel
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 Yaris compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,199 | Tyres 12% |
| 2022 | 22,993 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 47,677 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 61,611 | Tyres 21% |
| 2019 | 82,989 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 82,903 | Tyres 27% |
| 2016 | 84,554 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 91,481 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 86,278 | Tyres 29% |
| 2013 | 86,046 | Tyres 30% |
| 2012 | 81,787 | Tyres 29% |
| 2011 | 48,171 | Suspension 30% |
| 2010 | 55,604 | Suspension 35% |
| 2009 | 73,384 | Suspension 35% |
| 2008 | 67,114 | Suspension 44% |
| 2007 | 62,625 | Suspension 43% |
| 2006 | 51,516 | Lights and electrics 47% |
| 2005 | 49,444 | Suspension 48% |
| 2004 | 40,521 | Suspension 50% |
| 2003 | 34,635 | Suspension 51% |
| 2002 | 27,079 | Suspension 54% |
| 2001 | 21,226 | Suspension 58% |
| 2000 | 10,634 | Suspension 60% |
| 1999 | 3,208 | Suspension 60% |
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 Yaris cars first registered in 2017. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score