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K3 ESB

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 ESB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,421 miles

Under body components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 98,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 97,750 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,738 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,939 miles

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

fuel filler pipes coroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,980 miles

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

fuel filler pipes coroded

Fail 16 Sep 2022 95,980 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes coroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,006 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 95,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker top mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,946 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 92,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake noisey

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake squeek

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel fillor pipes coroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,072 miles

Front links deteriorating

NSR coil spring corrding

OSR coil spring corrodimg

Subframe coroding

Fail 10 Sep 2016 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front links deteriorating

NSR coil spring corrding

OSR coil spring corrodimg

Subframe coroding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2014 83,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2014 83,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs coroding

Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,825 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,829 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 63,909 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 63,909 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 17 Apr 2008 53,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,246 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 35,377 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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K3 ESB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K3 ESB, 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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What year was K3 ESB registered?

K3 ESB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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