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LS16 YKU

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,689 mi
Last recorded153,689 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 YKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 153,689 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 143,005 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 143,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,979 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 126,979 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,808 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 105,807 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2022 93,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,143 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,557 miles

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

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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LS16 YKU is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS16 YKU, 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 LS16 YKU registered?

LS16 YKU is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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