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BU16 VYC

2016 Toyota Yaris

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,346 mi
Last recorded56,346 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 VYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,346 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 56,346 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 52,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,806 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield rotten and starting to come adrift

Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,554 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,443 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2021 34,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly disc blued slight fluctuation

Fail 5 Feb 2021 34,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner / outer edge ready to peel (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn uneven low outer

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly disc blued slight fluctuation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL TIME OF TEST BALD OUTER READY TO PEEL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 28,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal bald inner / outer edge 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 8 Feb 2019 19,724 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 19,724 miles

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

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 VYC is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

BU16 VYC is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is BU16 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 VYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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