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W531 NGU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 NGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 84,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 79,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,171 miles

exhaust corroded/minor leak-

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,932 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,424 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 52,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,735 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 50,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,447 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 49,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,918 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 48,918 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,561 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 48,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 48,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 45,638 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,643 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 40,951 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,923 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 29,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,815 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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W531 NGU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W531 NGU, 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 W531 NGU registered?

W531 NGU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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