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W491 MJA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 126,432 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

parking brake lever traveling too high

Fail 17 Jul 2020 126,432 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak cat leaking gases (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever traveling too high

Pass 8 Jun 2019 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever traveling too high

Pass 3 May 2018 98,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,829 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 67,454 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,301 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,918 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,674 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 22 Jun 2009 36,609 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 19,229 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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W491 MJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W491 MJA, 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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What year was W491 MJA registered?

W491 MJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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