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V456 FEU

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

167,820 mi
Last recorded167,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 FEU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 167,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 167,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 160,680 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 160,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 152,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 152,962 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 141,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 135,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 135,820 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 134,166 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,664 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 123,384 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 123,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine drive belt in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,303 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 117,022 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 117,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 112,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 109,064 miles

o/s front tyre slight perishing.

o/s front tyre starting to get low.

slight damage to n/s sill panel.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2010 101,417 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,520 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 85,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,067 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?

Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,720
position lamp(s) not working 4,298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,030
Registration plate lamp not working 3,885
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,164
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V456 FEU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 109,114 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 Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V456 FEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Picnic typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V456 FEU registered?

V456 FEU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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