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V953 DRD

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 DRD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,287 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre sidewall damaged and perishing but no cords visible

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,825 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,825 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boh headlamp lenses tarnishing

both front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,165 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 111,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,736 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 99,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 85,175 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,924 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 64,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 55,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 49,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,428 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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V953 DRD is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V953 DRD, 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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V953 DRD is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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