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V538 GUJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,562 mi
Last recorded134,562 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 GUJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 134,562 miles

Both front exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f wiper blade split

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade damaged

Vehicle has a rear end slight damage

Fail 12 Jan 2013 134,562 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f wiper blade split

Rear bumper damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade damaged

Vehicle has a rear end slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2012 132,364 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear beam axle slightly bent

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear end slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2012 132,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear beam axle slightly bent

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear end slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2012 124,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle beam slightly bent

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear end damaged not affecting mot inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2011 129,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade worn

Slight damage on off-side rear of the vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,321 miles

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

Offside rear bumper damaged + underneath panel damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2009 121,288 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,288 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 4 Jan 2008 114,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,389 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2006 89,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V538 GUJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V538 GUJ, 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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V538 GUJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V538 GUJ safe to buy?

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