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L17 JOY

2016 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 JOY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 75,353 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 68,909 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2025 68,907 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 63,163 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 56,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2023 56,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 49,288 miles

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

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

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 21 May 2021 41,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 32,193 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 32,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 23,555 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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L17 JOY is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L17 JOY, 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 L17 JOY registered?

L17 JOY is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is L17 JOY safe to buy?

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