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W356 LAU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 136,157 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,439 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 114,898 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 114,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,889 miles

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,576 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Both rear axle bushes perished.

Child seat fitted N/S/R, unable to test adult belt.

Engine sump very corroded, advise replacement soon.

Exhaust system very corroded.

Front exhaust hanger very corroded.

High level brake light not working.

Underside components getting rusty.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,576 miles

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

Both rear axle bushes perished.

Child seat fitted N/S/R, unable to test adult belt.

Engine sump very corroded, advise replacement soon.

Exhaust system very corroded.

Front exhaust hanger very corroded.

High level brake light not working.

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Underside components getting rusty.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,642 miles

Both rear coil springs very rusty.

Exhaust system and hangers getting rusty.

Front subframe getting rusty.

Fuel tank getting rusty.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 84,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear coil springs very rusty.

Exhaust system and hangers getting rusty.

Front subframe getting rusty.

Fuel tank getting rusty.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,366 miles

Both headlamps in poor condition.

Both rear coil springs very rusty.

Damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall.

Fuel tank starting to get rusty.

High level brake light not working.

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 78,366 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps in poor condition.

Both rear coil springs very rusty.

Damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall.

Fuel tank starting to get rusty.

High level brake light not working.

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cut to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cut to offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,396 miles

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

front arb bushes cracking, front brake discs worn

sump corroded rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front arb links rubbers perished

osf tyre sidewall cut

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front arb links rubbers perished

osf tyre sidewall cut

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,452 miles

osr tyre wall {outer} starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2007 46,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,113 miles

FRONT PADS 70% REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN SIDEWALLS

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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W356 LAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W356 LAU, 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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W356 LAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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