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A15 SAO

2009 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Yaris53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 SAO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,786 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 88,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 78,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded down pipe ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low (close to 2mm marker)

Rear Axle rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r tyre is 10 yrs old

Fail 16 Aug 2023 74,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/r tyre is 10 yrs old

Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 67,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,822 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,822 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,925 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 49,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,548 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure The valve stem is split!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,506 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 31,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,538 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,060 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,060 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,838 miles

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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A15 SAO is a 2009 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A15 SAO, 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 A15 SAO registered?

A15 SAO is a 2009 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is A15 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 SAO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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