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NJ16 EFF

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,871 mi
Last recorded91,871 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 EFF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,871 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED Missing on high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,430 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,426 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 78,963 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level Brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level Brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 70,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,504 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 61,504 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,574 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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NJ16 EFF is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 NJ16 EFF, 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 NJ16 EFF registered?

NJ16 EFF is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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