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NU16 VUW

2016 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Toyota Yaris33,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 VUW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,958 miles

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

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 30 May 2025 76,271 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 76,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( Worn On Outer Edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2024 70,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x Cuts ( Worn On Outer Edge ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( Worn On Outer Edge ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 May 2023 64,439 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2022 53,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 53,886 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 46,093 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 39,062 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Fail 23 May 2020 39,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s and n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,443 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 31,443 miles

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

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 VUW is a 2016 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 NU16 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

NU16 VUW is a 2016 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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