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W228 RKJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RKJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 142,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 129,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,779 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise exhaust front pipe one mounting corroded away from pipe.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 105,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at load sensing valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear.seat belt not fully examined.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 101,275 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,602 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 88,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,443 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 80,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,032 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 77,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 53,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,060 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 32,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,162 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 24,474 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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W228 RKJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W228 RKJ, 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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What year was W228 RKJ registered?

W228 RKJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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