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NU16 VTA

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,809 mi
Last recorded47,809 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 VTA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2026 47,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2024 39,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure Clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2023 32,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,775 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 21,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 18,136 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 18,136 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,096 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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NU16 VTA is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NU16 VTA, 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 NU16 VTA registered?

NU16 VTA is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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