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V493 NWU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,314 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER BODY VERY CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,314 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY VERY CORRODED

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

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 87,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,535 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 85,535 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken O/S/REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,746 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,236 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 80,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,715 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 77,707 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,206 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,206 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,122 miles

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

coolant leak dripping off engine possible water pump leaking

offside front brake slight binding

Fail 22 Jul 2010 66,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre getting low on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 66,129 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,398 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,179 miles

n/s/rear seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,749 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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V493 NWU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V493 NWU, 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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V493 NWU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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