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KX16 MWZ

2016 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,320 mi
Last recorded59,320 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 MWZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 59,320 miles

Central Floor underside holes in panels due to damage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged and missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's light cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 59,320 miles

Central Floor underside holes in panels due to damage

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged and missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's light cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also front pads are getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and most of it missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 45,734 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also front pads are getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken and most of it missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS on at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2023 36,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS on at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 30,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,419 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 20,419 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,131 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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KX16 MWZ is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KX16 MWZ, 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 KX16 MWZ registered?

KX16 MWZ is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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