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A18 UPR

2009 Toyota Yaris

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,391 mi
Last recorded158,391 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Yaris53,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 UPR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 158,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi pipe to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi pipe to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 158,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi pipe to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi pipe to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 152,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 152,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 146,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 141,969 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 133,855 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wish bone rear bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 2 mm also wearing on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 133,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wish bone rear bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 2 mm also wearing on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,947 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 125,947 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 119,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 119,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 103,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 103,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear nail in center of Tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,051 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 86,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,028 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 62,865 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,736 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,749 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,734 miles

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

both front tyres worn to wear indicators

front brake pads low

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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A18 UPR is a 2009 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A18 UPR, 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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A18 UPR is a 2009 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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