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W522 GEC

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,092 mi
Last recorded108,092 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 GEC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,905 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 102,905 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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,104 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 101,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,450 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,373 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,061 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,692 miles

both headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres are developing cracks around the tread area

vehicle is very rusty around the front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,794 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,948 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)

front discs corroed very poor

Fail 25 Nov 2008 63,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroed very poor

Pass 27 Nov 2007 60,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W522 GEC is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W522 GEC, 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 W522 GEC registered?

W522 GEC is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W522 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 GEC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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