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W231 MJA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,171 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 134,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 125,965 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 119,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge and very low pressure when car presented for test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 118,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge and very low pressure when car presented for test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,950 miles

Headlight image poor / lenses opaque

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 110,950 miles

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

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

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

Headlight image poor / lenses opaque

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,994 miles

Engine managemant light on

Headlight lenses are going opac

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 101,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine managemant light on

Headlight lenses are going opac

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 94,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,181 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Dec 2011 86,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,234 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 80,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 76,107 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 71,361 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,234 miles

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

front torsion bar drop link bushes starting to split at both sides

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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W231 MJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W231 MJA, 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 W231 MJA registered?

W231 MJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W231 MJA safe to buy?

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