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W686 VHJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,706 mi
Last recorded157,706 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 VHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 157,706 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 154,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 154,356 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck to tank ()

exhaust corroded and blowing in places

Fail 3 Apr 2024 149,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck to tank ()

exhaust corroded and blowing in places

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system tighten brake fitting as was found to be leaking under pressure during re-test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 149,755 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread area and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck to tank ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 145,738 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2022 141,745 miles

Park brake has little reserve travel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 141,744 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,814 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Linkage bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 126,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,839 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box exhaust corroded at join

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system starting to corrode in places.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,752 miles

near side headlamp slightly blured beam image and reduced light output, lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,200 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,200 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,732 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,598 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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W686 VHJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W686 VHJ, 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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W686 VHJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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