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LV16 VAJ

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,951 mi
Last recorded167,951 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 167,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside front headlight is secured with cable ties and glue seal not likely to fall off

Fail 4 Mar 2026 167,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Broken, due to crash damage to offside front bumper & wing. (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror Cover / Lens, Broken / Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 139,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror Cover / Lens, Broken / Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,748 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,219 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread has uneven wear (175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken and mirror cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 29,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror repeater lens broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 29,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror repeater broken. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,046 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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LV16 VAJ is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red 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 LV16 VAJ, 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 LV16 VAJ registered?

LV16 VAJ is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is LV16 VAJ safe to buy?

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