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BJ16 VLM

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,841 mi
Last recorded45,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 45,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 45,841 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,212 miles

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2024 39,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 17,626 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 14,250 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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BJ16 VLM is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 33,304 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 BJ16 VLM, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Yaris is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ16 VLM registered?

BJ16 VLM is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is BJ16 VLM safe to buy?

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