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S55 XME

2001 Toyota Yaris

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

53,832 mi
Last recorded53,832 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 XME
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 53,832 miles

All direction indicators not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering wheel has flex in rim.

Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,502 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 51,502 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,485 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 48,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 48,109 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,190 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 46,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,933 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,436 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,229 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 35,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,918 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,918 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 25,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 23,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 17,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S55 XME is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 S55 XME, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S55 XME is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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