Toyota Noah MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,682 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 24.2%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Toyota Noah MOT Reliability Overview
The Toyota Noah is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,682 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 24 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% and a failure rate of 24.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Toyota Noah earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Toyota Noah presents for MOT with approximately 93,203 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2021 models achieve the highest pass rate at 90.2%, while 1997 models have the lowest at 50.6%. This 39.6 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Toyota Noah is Suspension, affecting 21.7% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 21.7%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 13.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Toyota Noah. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (5 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 4 to 15 years, with warranty expiry marked at 5 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Toyota Noah sees a significant jump in MOT failures after the warranty period. Failure rate increases by 84% once warranty cover ends. Budget for increased maintenance costs from year 6 onwards. Peak failure occurs at age 15 (33.3% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 30.5% | 1,123 |
| 2 | Suspension | 21.9% | 808 |
| 3 | Tyres | 14.0% | 517 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.0% | 440 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 176 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.2% | 117 |
| 7 | Non-component Advisories | 3.1% | 114 |
| 8 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.9% | 108 |
| 9 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 2.8% | 103 |
| 10 | Driver's View Of The Road | 1.7% | 64 |
| 11 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 1.0% | 36 |
| 12 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.7% | 27 |
| 13 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.6% | 21 |
| 14 | Body, Structure And General Items | 0.3% | 10 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 93,203 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.28 | 30.5% | 1,123 |
| Suspension | 2.35 | 21.9% | 808 |
| Tyres | 1.51 | 14.0% | 517 |
| Brakes | 1.28 | 12.0% | 440 |
| Visibility | 0.70 | 6.5% | 240 |
| Steering | 0.34 | 3.2% | 117 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.33 | 3.1% | 114 |
| Body & Structure | 0.33 | 3.1% | 113 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.31 | 2.9% | 108 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.10 | 1.0% | 36 |
| Seat Belts | 0.08 | 0.7% | 27 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.06 | 0.6% | 21 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Toyota Noah has 93,203 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Toyota Noah has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.60% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Toyota Noah MOT Data
The Toyota Noah is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,682 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 24 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% and a failure rate of 24.2%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Toyota Noah owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Noah is likely to perform.
Suspension — 21.7% of failures
Suspension issues account for 21.7% of MOT failures on the Toyota Noah. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 21.7% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 21.7% of MOT failures on the Toyota Noah. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Tyres — 13.9% of failures
Tyres issues account for 13.9% of MOT failures on the Toyota Noah. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Noah?
Based on 3,682 MOT tests in our database, the Toyota Noah has an overall pass rate of 75.8% (24.2% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Noah?
The top 3 reasons a Toyota Noah fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (21.7%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21.7%), 3. Tyres (13.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Toyota Noah reliable?
With a 24.2% MOT failure rate, the Noah is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Toyota Noah?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (21.7%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21.7%); Tyres (13.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.