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A16 OBA

2006 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Yaris60,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OBA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 110,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,660 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,251 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,173 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,508 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 82,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,982 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,982 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 62,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 56,815 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 49,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 44,004 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)

Pass 11 May 2013 38,327 miles

near side wiper split

rear near side road spring corroding

Pass 18 May 2012 32,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 32,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,077 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 22,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,334 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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A16 OBA is a 2006 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 60,952 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 A16 OBA, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 OBA registered?

A16 OBA is a 2006 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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