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W491 VBV

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,003 mi
Last recorded157,003 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 157,003 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

full exhaust system slightly corroded

vehicle under neath has heavily been undersealed

Pass 23 May 2017 149,018 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/f and n/r (4.1.E.1)

full exhaust slightly corroded

vehicle underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2016 141,921 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 135,700 miles

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

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust/corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2014 130,515 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 130,515 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 123,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 118,066 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 112,709 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 108,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knocking noise front the front end (dust covers)?

Pass 4 May 2010 108,315 miles

knocking noise front the front end (dust covers)?

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 96,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 83,157 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 83,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,219 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 VBV is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBV, 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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W491 VBV is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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