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AE52 AYJ

2002 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,781 mi
Last recorded119,781 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Yaris64,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,781 miles

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 111,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,978 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside beam image slightly disfigured.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,609 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 94,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes split

Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle beam bushes split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 77,666 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,697 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre perished but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 22 Aug 2007 50,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,472 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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AE52 AYJ is a 2002 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE52 AYJ, 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 AE52 AYJ registered?

AE52 AYJ is a 2002 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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