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W244 VEL

2000 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,244 mi
Last recorded179,244 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 VEL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 179,244 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 174,076 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 174,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 170,013 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 57,889 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 165,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 165,061 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded at hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 160,096 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 160,095 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Covers in engine bay fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 155,635 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 155,635 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 143,921 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 127,755 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 107,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,306 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,805 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,132 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,679 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,794 miles

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

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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W244 VEL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W244 VEL, 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 W244 VEL registered?

W244 VEL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W244 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 VEL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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