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

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69.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.1%

vs Toyota Avg

6

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Picnic — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Picnic has an average MOT pass rate of 69.4%, which is 14.1 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Picnic on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Picnic for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Picnic, 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 Picnic performs at MOT across different model years.

2001

Based on 50 vehicles

84.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

8.3%

2000

Based on 134 vehicles

75.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1999

Based on 284 vehicles

63.7%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

29.3%

1998

Based on 244 vehicles

65.2%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

27.0%

1997

Based on 202 vehicles

55.9%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

37.1%

0

Based on 475 vehicles

72.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

140k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Picnic

The most common reasons a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

8.2%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.1%
3

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.2%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

5.9%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.9%
Toyota Picnic Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

8.0%

Front Offside

4.0%

Front Offside Outer

4.0%

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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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 Picnic

Toyota Picnic — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Picnic MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Picnic?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Picnic is 69.4% 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 Picnic?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Picnic are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (8.2%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.1%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Picnic reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.4%, the Toyota Picnic is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Picnic?
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 Picnic?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Picnic: 139,579 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Picnic to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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