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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Ipsum. Check any Ipsum by registration number below.

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80.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.3%

vs Toyota Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Ipsum — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Ipsum has an average MOT pass rate of 80.2%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Ipsum is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Toyota Ipsum, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Ipsum performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 35 vehicles

68.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Retest Rate

36.8%

Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

2017

Based on 37 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

2009

Based on 32 vehicles

84.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

3.6%

0

Based on 143 vehicles

81.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

8.6%

Front Offside

5.7%

Rear Nearside Inner

2.9%

Other Toyota Models

Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

Toyota Previa

83.2% pass rate

Toyota Aygo Jbl Edition Tss Vvt-i

95.2% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Terra

92.2% pass rate

Toyota Estima

84.6% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt

95.1% pass rate

Toyota Townace

72.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Ipsum

Toyota Ipsum — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Ipsum MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Ipsum?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Ipsum is 80.2% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Ipsum?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Toyota Ipsum reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.2%, the Toyota Ipsum is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Ipsum?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Ipsum?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Ipsum: 143,553 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Ipsum to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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