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NJ16 PVL

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,994 mi
Last recorded203,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 PVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 203,994 miles

NSF tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

OSF tyre slight wear on outer edge

OSR brake has a slight bind

Service light on

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 25 Mar 2026 203,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

NSF tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

OSF tyre slight wear on outer edge

OSR brake has a slight bind

Service light on

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 190,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 173,986 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 173,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service light on

Pass 29 Mar 2023 157,381 miles

Service light on

Fail 29 Mar 2023 157,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service light on

Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,678 miles

Service light on

Fail 4 Apr 2022 135,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 7 Apr 2021 119,570 miles

Rear number plate slight water damage

Service light on

Fail 7 Apr 2021 119,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate slight water damage

Service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,692 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 PVL is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

NJ16 PVL is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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