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W538 PBO

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 PBO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 106,626 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel far

Pass 5 Oct 2024 89,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 84,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,854 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,846 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,166 miles

advise front anti roll bar drop arm bushs

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,604 miles

Offside Rear tyre (nail)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 61,785 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,931 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,165 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,007 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,994 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,700 miles

FRONT NO, PLATE patially obscure

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)

nearside front wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 29,584 miles

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)

front number plate partly obscured

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

front number plate partly obscured

Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,378 miles

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

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

front number plate partly obscured

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,441 miles

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)

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 PBO is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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