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LG16 WJL

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,154 mi
Last recorded88,154 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 WJL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,154 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 77,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,711 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,725 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Mar 2023 64,725 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 May 2022 59,577 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 59,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 52,217 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on the outside edge

Fail 10 May 2021 52,217 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 43,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 43,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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LG16 WJL is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LG16 WJL, 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 LG16 WJL registered?

LG16 WJL is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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