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W161 GAG

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

146,083 mi
Last recorded146,083 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 GAG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 146,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 146,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 141,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 141,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 137,417 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 137,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 129,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 122,103 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 122,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged and braking performance affected broken (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,058 miles

headlamps glazed

Pass 8 Aug 2017 111,808 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,771 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 102,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,430 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,377 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,033 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,033 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 88,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2013 88,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,359 miles

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2011 81,058 miles

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2010 77,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 71,311 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 66,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 66,364 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 61,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 50,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 38,955 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 38,955 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W161 GAG is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 W161 GAG, 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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W161 GAG is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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