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L480 RUA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,919 mi
Last recorded22,919 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 22,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 21,454 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes starting to de-bond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 20,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 18,958 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 17,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,861 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 16,861 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 14,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 13,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 10,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 9,060 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 9,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 8,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,722 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,720 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT ADVISORY ITEM NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED.

cut on nearside front tyre on outer wall, not showing cords.

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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L480 RUA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L480 RUA, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L480 RUA registered?

L480 RUA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is L480 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 RUA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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