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V389 FFG

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,274 mi
Last recorded137,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 137,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 130,680 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 130,680 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low has no adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Dec 2022 120,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2022 120,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat to centre box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front headlights misty

Pass 9 Nov 2020 104,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 89,188 miles

Offside Front mirrow cracked

Rear exhaust leak

Fail 23 May 2019 89,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front mirrow cracked

Rear exhaust leak

Pass 29 May 2018 70,692 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 29 May 2018 70,692 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

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

Pass 30 May 2017 66,554 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 66,554 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (centre) (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,033 miles

Engine managemet light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,345 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,025 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 38,835 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,532 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,161 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,105 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,876 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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V389 FFG is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 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 V389 FFG, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V389 FFG registered?

V389 FFG is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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