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GJ16 WYL

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,574 mi
Last recorded60,574 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 WYL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 60,574 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 60,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 56,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,919 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has corrosion on inner braking surface and ridged on outer braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear wiper rubber split.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2024 52,919 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has corrosion on inner braking surface and ridged on outer braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear wiper rubber split.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 46,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,206 miles

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed and worn low

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Feb 2021 29,062 miles

undertrays prevent full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2021 29,052 miles

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

undertrays prevent full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2020 21,114 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 21,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 12,096 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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GJ16 WYL is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ16 WYL, 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.

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What year was GJ16 WYL registered?

GJ16 WYL is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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