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W494 MAU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,899 mi
Last recorded79,899 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 MAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust poor

engine light on

fuel filler neck corroded

sump corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust poor

engine light on

fuel filler neck corroded

sump corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front wipers poor

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre poor

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills sightly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sills sightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,085 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes worn

both rear coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

nearside front tyre slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

radiator corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 21 Oct 2014 59,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front antiroll bar link bushes worn

both rear coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

nearside front tyre slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

radiator corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine mangement light on

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,829 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,484 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,189 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,393 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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W494 MAU 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 68.4%.

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 W494 MAU, 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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W494 MAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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