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GU16 WJA

2016 Toyota Yaris

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 69,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 66,240 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 62,532 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 57,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,091 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 49,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 30,958 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 WJA is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

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

Is GU16 WJA safe to buy?

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