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W142 GEC

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 GEC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 123,448 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 119,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,063 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,659 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,372 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,280 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,214 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in the piston.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,370 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear road springs and under body starting to corrode.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,758 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear road springs and under body starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,884 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,716 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 56,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,712 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,285 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,285 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,088 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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W142 GEC is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W142 GEC, 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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W142 GEC is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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