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AE02 VAJ

2002 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,979 mi
Last recorded101,979 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Yaris64,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 101,979 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 100,605 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,255 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 100,253 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,471 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 89,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 88,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,950 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 88,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,773 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 74,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,270 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 42,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,572 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,572 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,051 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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AE02 VAJ is a 2002 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 64,994 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 AE02 VAJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE02 VAJ registered?

AE02 VAJ is a 2002 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is AE02 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VAJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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