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W493 SKE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,425 mi
Last recorded115,425 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 SKE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 115,425 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 100,911 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 100,911 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

The rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 93,913 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,292 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition with slight blow

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight perishing of front anti roll bar link bushes and rear subframe bushes.slight perishing of multi v belt

Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,954 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight perishing of front anti roll bar link bushes and rear subframe bushes.slight perishing of multi v belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,989 miles

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)

O/S/F brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,009 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,862 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,862 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,724 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 31,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,008 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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W493 SKE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W493 SKE, 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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W493 SKE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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