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W489 MAB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,447 mi
Last recorded141,447 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW489 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,447 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,670 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 127,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 108,584 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 97,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,653 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 82,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on both n/s and o/s tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Head lamp lens cloudy

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on both n/s and o/s tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Head lamp lens cloudy

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both n/s and o/s, front to rear pipes, at rear joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes on both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On both n/s and o/s tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,944 miles

n/s/f headlight cloudy

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,102 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition/split

N/S/F headlight cloudy/slightly poor pattern.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,102 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition/split

N/S/F headlight cloudy/slightly poor pattern.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,568 miles

Front anti roll bar link pin bushes splitting.

Front headlights cloudy, both front lower arm rear bushes perished and splitting.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,425 miles

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

Stone chips in swept area of front windscreen, N/S/R tyre age cracked and tread starting to seperate. Auxillary drive belt in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,362 miles

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

Stone chips in swept area of front windscreen.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,362 miles

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

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

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

Stone chips in swept area of front windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracked no cords showing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,627 miles

OSF headlamp lense faded but not likely to effect operation or light effect

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,548 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 53,769 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 48,081 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,671 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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W489 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W489 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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W489 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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