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X197 FEN

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 FEN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,052 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 115,052 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,804 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s front brake binding

rear axle bushes starting to spilt

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s front brake binding

rear axle bushes starting to spilt

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,579 miles

both head lamps starting to fad

both rear inner sill very rusty

o/s front brake slightly binding

rear axle bushes starting to spilt

rear axle rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

wipers slightly smearing and torn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 107,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

wipers slightly smearing and torn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 105,822 miles

front exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 105,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,924 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,807 miles

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)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure/vibrating

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure/vibrating

Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,615 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 102,615 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,232 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 91,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,807 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,216 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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X197 FEN is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X197 FEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X197 FEN registered?

X197 FEN is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 December 2000.

Is X197 FEN safe to buy?

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