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GKZ 4960

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 4960
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 149,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 143,804 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 143,786 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper loose and sticking out (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/ rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,205 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fitted

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 142,205 miles

Central Rear seat belt not fitted

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 141,112 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 129,783 miles

Both headlamp slightly reduced beam images

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,783 miles

Both headlamp slightly reduced beam images

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 118,142 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,691 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 103,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,243 miles

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 2 Feb 2011 96,025 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 96,025 miles

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

DROP LINKS POOR==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES

Pass 11 Feb 2010 89,490 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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)

DROP LINKS POOR==DISCS WORN/PADS LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,845 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 82,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,395 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 75,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSR TYRE LIFTING/2MM OSF TYRE1,6MMREQ TRACKING==REAR BLADE SPLIT==OSF BRAKE BINDING==FR DISCS WORN==

Pass 27 Dec 2006 63,075 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,967 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GKZ 4960 is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 GKZ 4960, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKZ 4960 is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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