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Toyota Vitz buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Toyota Vitz costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 171 for sale right now.
Our take on the Toyota Vitz
A 2020 Toyota Vitz typically advertises at €12,700 and a 2015 one at €8,950, so it loses roughly 7% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2009–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (46% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 400k km.
Check a Toyota Vitz's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Toyota Vitz prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | €12,700 | 70k km | 9 |
| 2019 | €12,900 | 75k km | 30 |
| 2018 | €12,500 | 70k km | 36 |
| 2017 | €11,950 | 68k km | 52 |
| 2016 | €9,950 | 85k km | 12 |
| 2015 | €8,950 | 97k km | 9 |
| 2014 | €8,000 | 91k km | 10 |
Toyota Vitz NCT pass rate
How often Toyota Vitzes pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 82% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 80% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 75% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 71% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 73% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 62% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 68% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 68% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 67% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 59% | 38% | |
| 2010 | 48% | 34% | |
| 2009 | 42% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2017 Toyota Vitz fails: wheels & tyres (21% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (6.8% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (6.4% of tests), headlight aim (3.7% of tests).
Common Toyota Vitz problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€190 | 42 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~400k km | ~€190 | 39 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~400k km | ~€280 | 10 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Toyota Vitz
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Toyota Vitz
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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