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X242 CEN

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,376 mi
Last recorded169,376 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 CEN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 169,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 155,283 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 155,283 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 132,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 132,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 123,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,694 miles

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

surface corosion under body.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,749 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,162 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 105,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,512 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,512 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 95,622 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 91,324 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 91,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 79,283 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 79,283 miles

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

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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X242 CEN is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X242 CEN, 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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X242 CEN is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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