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GU16 VCY

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 VCY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,965 miles

tpms warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 67,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,860 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 60,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,253 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 53,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 21 Mar 2022 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,962 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 42,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,759 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 25 Mar 2019 34,973 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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GU16 VCY is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol 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 GU16 VCY, 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 GU16 VCY registered?

GU16 VCY is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GU16 VCY safe to buy?

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