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W253 MAB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,718 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,722 miles

both front droplinks perished

both rear tyres are perished

radiator cores starting to break down

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,911 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,911 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,096 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 62,638 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 62,638 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,170 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 59,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,821 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,629 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,127 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 36,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,445 miles

Both side rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 11 Feb 2006 31,445 miles

Both side rear tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W253 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 W253 MAB, 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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W253 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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