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W581 PBU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,214 mi
Last recorded142,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both head light lens dulled over but illumination is ok

centre exhaust mount corroded

exhaust manifold has been repaired and is blowing slightly

o/s front brake stone guard corroded

sump oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 142,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both head light lens dulled over but illumination is ok

centre exhaust mount corroded

exhaust manifold has been repaired and is blowing slightly

o/s front brake stone guard corroded

sump oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 136,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 124,073 miles

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

both headlights dim

Fail 30 Jan 2012 124,073 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

both headlights dim

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,897 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 87,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,541 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,541 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,106 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,106 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,345 miles

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

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

both head lamp aims are on maximum low level

hand brake travel is high

Pass 2 Aug 2005 28,134 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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W581 PBU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc 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 W581 PBU, 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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W581 PBU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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