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LY16 UYK

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 UYK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 134,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 132,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 132,574 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NSR brake pad excessively worn (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to brakes being excessively worn

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 125,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,902 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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LY16 UYK is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY16 UYK, 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 LY16 UYK registered?

LY16 UYK is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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