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X157 VSS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 VSS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 133,482 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 129,331 miles

1) both front drop links rubber bushes slightly distorted 2) both front tyres close to 1.6mm

3) car covered in underseal 4) oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2015 126,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slightly cloudy

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 125,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 121,311 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 121,311 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 117,153 miles

Oil leak

both outer cill corroded

both rear cill back corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 117,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

both outer cill corroded

both rear cill back corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,272 miles

engine sump pan corroded slight leak

fuel tank quite badly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 111,272 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

engine sump pan corroded slight leak

front anti roll bar end pin bushes cracked, perished

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrsion at rear

fuel tank quite badly corroded

offside front lower spoiler insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,027 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 92,976 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

centre brake light

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,976 miles

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

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)

centre brake light

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,302 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 72,037 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,037 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 61,927 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 50,948 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 50,948 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X157 VSS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X157 VSS, 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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X157 VSS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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