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BU16 VWY

2016 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 VWY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,303 miles

Front Brake discs slightly lipped

Front Brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Jul 2025 88,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Dent to rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 79,694 miles

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Rear Brake discs lipped

Fail 6 Jul 2024 79,694 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake cable outer casing slightly cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Rear Brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on both edges

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and low on tread

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 45,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,064 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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BU16 VWY is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU16 VWY, 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 BU16 VWY registered?

BU16 VWY is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 VWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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