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W523 RKX

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,840 mi
Last recorded97,840 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 RKX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2014 95,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine Menagement light is on

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,849 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

FUEL TANK CORRODED

REAR BUMPER DAMAGE

REAR END DAMAGE

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

FUEL TANK CORRODED

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGE

REAR END DAMAGE

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,926 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,926 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,231 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking but not deep enough the reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre is cracking but not deep enough the reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,467 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,883 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

high handbrake travel

n/s and o/s anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,653 miles

high handbrake travel

n/s and o/s anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W523 RKX is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W523 RKX, 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 W523 RKX registered?

W523 RKX is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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