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W242 BBA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

24,328 mi
Last recorded24,328 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BBA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 24,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 23,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 22,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 22,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 22,054 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slightly diffused (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 25,945 miles

Front suspension arms and associated components presenting quite heavy surface corrosion. still structurally ok.

Nearside Front Headlamp lenses deteriorated and becoming opaque. This is producing a vagueness to the beam pattern and has a dimming affect on light output.

Offside Headlamp lenses deteriorated and becoming opaque. This is producing a vagueness to the beam pattern and has a dimming affect on light output.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 21,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lenses deterioated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,307 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 19,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly split walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly split on tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,503 miles

Front anti roll bar links deteriorated.

Headlamp lenses becoming dull.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,720 miles

Bushing to front antiroll bar links in very poor condition.

Nearside front and nearide rear tyres presenting radial cracking. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,556 miles

n/s/r n/s/f tyres have cracks in walls but cord not exposed adv ise early replacement

Fail 18 Dec 2013 16,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r n/s/f tyres have cracks in walls but cord not exposed adv ise early replacement

Pass 7 Jan 2013 15,794 miles

Tyre compound degradation to tyres comensurate with age, presenting radial cracking to tyre walls. Advise replacement.

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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W242 BBA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W242 BBA, 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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W242 BBA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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