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LY09 YZC

2009 Toyota Vitz

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,446 mi
Last recorded173,446 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Vitz60,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 YZC
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 173,446 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 169,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 165,543 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 165,543 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 159,736 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 159,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,102 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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LY09 YZC is a 2009 Toyota Vitz in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 60,094 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY09 YZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY09 YZC registered?

LY09 YZC is a 2009 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is LY09 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 YZC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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