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MW16 WAJ

2016 Toyota Yaris

Bronze Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,958 mi
Last recorded67,958 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 WAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 67,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 62,795 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 60,142 miles

Nearside Rear has old disc and pads

Offside Rear has new disc and pads

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 60,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle old disc and pads nsr new osr (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear has old disc and pads

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

Offside Rear has new disc and pads

Pass 2 Jun 2023 56,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,772 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 48,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,669 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,438 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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MW16 WAJ is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Bronze with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW16 WAJ, 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 MW16 WAJ registered?

MW16 WAJ is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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