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W478 PBU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,466 mi
Last recorded128,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,466 miles

Nearside Rear Advancing corrosion to inner wheel arch panel

Fail 28 Aug 2024 128,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Advancing corrosion to inner wheel arch panel

Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,164 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 128,159 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler/breather corroded away (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,112 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,508 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

vehicle heavily oil sprayed

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,853 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,514 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,511 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,945 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,284 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,498 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level stop lamp not working

o/s/r tyre has nail in

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 75,361 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 75,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 71,218 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 71,218 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 66,399 miles

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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W478 PBU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W478 PBU, 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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W478 PBU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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