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V538 KEU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,900 mi
Last recorded134,900 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 KEU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 134,900 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 134,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 115,550 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 15,537 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 100,391 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

driver seat defected

Pass 13 Dec 2011 100,391 miles

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

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

driver seat defected

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,340 miles

HEADLIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 84,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

HEADLIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,822 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front 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)

drivers seat slightly loose in runners

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front 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)

drivers seat slightly loose in runners

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,337 miles

CRACKS IN REAR TYRES.

END FLOAT S/RACK.

FRONT A/ROLL BAR RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

CRACKS IN REAR TYRES.

END FLOAT S/RACK.

FRONT A/ROLL BAR RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,041 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.N/S/F/PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 62,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL.ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.N/S/F/PADS GETTING LOW.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 11,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,760 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL. FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR RUBBERS STARTING TO PERISH.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 42,580 miles

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

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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 KEU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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