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NL16 YWU

2016 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 YWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,506 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 75,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 64,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 55,111 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,679 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 44,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,950 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,069 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on edges

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 16,069 miles

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

Front tyres scrubbing on edges

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

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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NL16 YWU is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL16 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL16 YWU registered?

NL16 YWU is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NL16 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 YWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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