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V492 ETH

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,233 mi
Last recorded55,233 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 ETH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,233 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,008 miles

n/s headlight poor image

suspension and underside in a rusty condition

Pass 22 Jan 2024 52,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2023 51,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,439 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 50,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,712 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,923 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,597 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,597 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,083 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 46,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,571 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,415 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 39,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,688 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,125 miles

front registation plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,091 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 26,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,662 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 23,880 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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V492 ETH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V492 ETH, 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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V492 ETH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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