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W856 EAX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 EAX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,533 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from screen - should be mounted where it does not block drivers view through the screen ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,197 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,816 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,814 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust getting rusty

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,329 miles

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

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

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,327 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system getting rusty

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,532 miles

fuel tank rusty

rear springs rusty

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,182 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,424 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

both rear tyres on 3mm

exhaust getting rusty

front brake pads needed in about 3000 miles

rear springs rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2013 50,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

both rear tyres on 3mm

exhaust getting rusty

front brake pads needed in about 3000 miles

rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,763 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 14 Nov 2011 25,062 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,945 miles

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2009 9,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 8,261 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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W856 EAX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 W856 EAX, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W856 EAX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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