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A12 PVJ

2009 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,733 mi
Last recorded74,733 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Yaris53,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel tank filler pipes and return pipe corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Vehicle corroded underneath.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 71,641 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested serious leak of brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underneath of vehicle is corroded including most components.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,978 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,924 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 59,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,267 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 57,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,994 miles

both front wipers split at the ends but still clearing screen

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,612 miles

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

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

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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A12 PVJ is a 2009 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 53,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 PVJ, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 PVJ registered?

A12 PVJ is a 2009 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is A12 PVJ safe to buy?

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