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W248 VBV

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,590 mi
Last recorded52,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 51,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 50,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 49,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,123 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 49,114 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,339 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,089 miles

front suspension struts corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 43,089 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension struts corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,132 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,798 miles

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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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W248 VBV is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 W248 VBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W248 VBV registered?

W248 VBV is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W248 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W248 VBV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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