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Toyota Ssr X MOT Pass Rate

Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 44 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 61.4%.

38.6%
Pass Rate
61.4%
Fail Rate
44
Total Tests
Brakes
Top Failure

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

Toyota Ssr X MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Ssr X is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 44 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 38.6% and a failure rate of 61.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.

Based on this data, the Toyota Ssr X earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Toyota Ssr X presents for MOT with approximately 144,067 miles on the clock.

The most common MOT failure for the Toyota Ssr X is Brakes, affecting 81.8% of all tests. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. The second most common issue is Suspension at 75.0%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment rounds out the top three at 47.7%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.

⚠ Based on limited data (44 tests)

Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.

What Fails Most

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* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes109.1%48
2Suspension93.2%41
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment61.3%27
4Steering22.7%10
5Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions22.7%10
6Tyres20.5%9
7Body, Structure And General Items15.9%7
8Towbars9.1%4
9Body, Chassis, Structure6.8%3
10Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems4.5%2
11Driver's View Of The Road4.5%2
12Items Not Tested4.5%2
13Registration Plates And Vin2.3%1
14Non-component Advisories2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 144,067 mi

For 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.

Brakes7.57% per 10K miSuspension6.47% per 10K miLamps & Electrical4.26% per 10K miSteering1.58% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust1.58% per 10K miBody & Structure1.57% per 10K miTyres1.42% per 10K miTowbars0.63% per 10K miSeat Belts0.32% per 10K miVisibility0.32% per 10K miItems Not Tested0.32% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.16% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.16% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes7.57109.1%48
Suspension6.4793.2%41
Lamps & Electrical4.2661.3%27
Steering1.5822.7%10
Emissions & Exhaust1.5822.7%10
Body & Structure1.5722.7%10
Tyres1.4220.5%9
Towbars0.639.1%4
Seat Belts0.324.5%2
Visibility0.324.5%2
Items Not Tested0.324.5%2
Registration Plates and VIN0.162.3%1
Non-component advisories0.162.3%1

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Mileage at MOT

144,067
Mean
116,589
Median
94,766
25th Percentile
147,313
75th Percentile

The average Toyota Ssr X has 144,067 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.

4.26%
Fail Rate per 10K Miles
Average across all makes: 5.38%
61.4%
Overall Fail Rate
144,067 avg miles
⚠️ Average — typical failure rate

The Toyota Ssr X has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 4.26% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.

About Toyota Ssr X MOT Data

The Toyota Ssr X is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 44 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 38.6% and a failure rate of 61.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.

For Toyota Ssr X owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on brakes and suspension 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 Ssr X is likely to perform.

Brakes — 81.8% of failures

Brakes issues account for 81.8% of MOT failures on the Toyota Ssr X. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Suspension — 75.0% of failures

Suspension issues account for 75.0% of MOT failures on the Toyota Ssr X. 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 — 47.7% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 47.7% of MOT failures on the Toyota Ssr X. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Ssr X?

Based on 44 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Toyota Ssr X has an overall pass rate of 38.6% (61.4% fail rate).

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Ssr X?

The top 3 reasons a Toyota Ssr X fails its MOT are: 1. Brakes (81.8%), 2. Suspension (75.0%), 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (47.7%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.

Is the Toyota Ssr X reliable?

With a 61.4% MOT failure rate, the Ssr X is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.

What should I check before an MOT on my Toyota Ssr X?

Based on failure data, focus on: Brakes (81.8%); Suspension (75.0%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (47.7%). 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.

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