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V481 FJA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,060 mi
Last recorded130,060 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 127,009 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 123,600 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar slightly distorted both (2.4.G.1)

child seats fitted at rear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,024 miles

Corrosion under car

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

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

Offside Front Door corroded

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

Oil level slightly high

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,421 miles

O/S/R tyre slightley perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,421 miles

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

O/S/R tyre slightley perished

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 111,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,796 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,071 miles

engine misfire

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,149 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

complete exhaust system very rusty...

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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V481 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V481 FJA, 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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V481 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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