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W538 GAK

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,975 mi
Last recorded146,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 GAK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 146,975 miles

e.c.u light on

n/s/ wiper split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 139,399 miles

Engine management light is on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

power steering reservoir and pipes slightly corroded

the drivers door hinges are slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2012 139,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

power steering reservoir and pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 124,867 miles

high visibility stoplamp is inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2011 124,804 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)

high visibility stoplamp is inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,765 miles

limited reserve travel at the handbrake lever

Fail 15 Jan 2010 113,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

limited reserve travel at the handbrake lever

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,490 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 72,145 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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W538 GAK is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W538 GAK, 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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W538 GAK is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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