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V558 FJA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

169,413 mi
Last recorded169,413 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 FJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 169,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 157,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE-PODOT-M ONITOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF .. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF =2=BOTH====22 YR OLD/MILES, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR =2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR =2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 157,071 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR & OSR =2=BOTH,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.4.1 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm NSF,,,,NSR & OSR =3=THREE TYRES. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE-PODOT-M ONITOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF .. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF & OSF =2=BOTH====22 YR OLD/MILES, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR =2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR =2=BOTH-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 150,014 miles

175/65/14 X 4,,PBT,,21 YR OLD etc etc,,,,,,,,,,,,

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ,, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR & OSR =16%-PODOT-MONITOR ETC (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S//AXLE & ALL SA'S VVHSC=21YR OLD ETC ETC (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 138,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

axle corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

axle corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 131,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 131,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Lower ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,682 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,791 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,184 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 29 Sep 2014 92,184 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,134 miles

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

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)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,299 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,114 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,975 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 78,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,212 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,228 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 64,228 miles

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

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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V558 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V558 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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V558 FJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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