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V970 GVM

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 GVM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 129,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2017 129,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,658 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 119,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear of middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,680 miles

1) Car covered in under-seal 2) Slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,979 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,979 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,978 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 104,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,433 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 97,388 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres getting worn

both sides front shockers bottom spring supports getting corroded

genral underside getting rusty / corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,104 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 82,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 73,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,047 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 67,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 57,414 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

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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V970 GVM is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V970 GVM, 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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V970 GVM is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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