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W697 WTA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,644 mi
Last recorded166,644 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 WTA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 166,644 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 162,875 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 159,109 miles

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

under side a bit rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2022 153,797 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 148,961 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,729 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,683 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

wiper damage in swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2018 130,872 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

front and rear suspension components corroded

wiper damage in swept area of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2017 129,277 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

high level brake light not working

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,384 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

Fail 19 Dec 2016 124,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,617 miles

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,996 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,558 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Dec 2012 112,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2012 112,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,101 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsr tyre soft on pressure

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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W697 WTA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W697 WTA, 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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W697 WTA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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