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256 RKO

1999 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,746 mi
Last recorded68,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Yaris78,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256 RKO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 68,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,306 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 65,507 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 65,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,735 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 60,411 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 48,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 39,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,974 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 29,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 26,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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256 RKO is a 1999 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 78,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 256 RKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 256 RKO registered?

256 RKO is a 1999 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is 256 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 256 RKO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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