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W578 MES

2000 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 MES
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,115 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion excessive can not penetrate (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion excessive can not penetrate (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 90,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,209 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2016 85,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,108 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 80,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,461 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 54,277 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,852 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,821 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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W578 MES is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W578 MES, 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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W578 MES is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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