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W972 UCW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,868 mi
Last recorded124,868 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 UCW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,677 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 121,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 117,903 miles

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

exhaust bracket snaped but still secure

Pass 2 Apr 2015 114,189 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 107,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is fully secure

Fail 4 Apr 2014 107,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust is fully secure

Pass 4 Apr 2013 100,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,806 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes perished and split

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

power steering pipes corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes perished and split

front exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

power steering pipes corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,405 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,170 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,718 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,133 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,938 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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W972 UCW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W972 UCW, 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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What year was W972 UCW registered?

W972 UCW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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