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W957 VAW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,187 mi
Last recorded235,187 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 VAW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 235,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

fuel filler neck / pipe corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 235,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg corroded through (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres edges worn and required soon

Fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 223,279 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Headlamp lences slightly opaque

Rear suspension bushes worn

Underside corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 223,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lence opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 207,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 193,574 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2013 175,393 miles

Rear axle bushes worn. rear exhaust section joint corroded. o/s/r wheel trim missing

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

Pass 18 May 2012 159,568 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

fuel neck pipes coroded,o/s/f wheel trim missing,front lower arm bushes and a.r.b bushes deterated,centre exhaust coroded,underside/inner sills surface corosion,rear axel bushes deterated.

n/s/r tyre sidewall dedterated,

Fail 18 May 2012 159,568 miles

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

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

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

fuel neck pipes coroded,o/s/f wheel trim missing,front lower arm bushes and a.r.b bushes deterated,centre exhaust coroded,underside/inner sills surface corosion,rear axel bushes deterated.

n/s/r tyre sidewall dedterated,

Pass 19 May 2011 144,899 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 132,175 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 21 May 2009 119,867 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2008 103,254 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 103,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 72,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 72,025 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 64,889 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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W957 VAW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W957 VAW, 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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W957 VAW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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