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X278 FDV

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,897 mi
Last recorded73,897 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 FDV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 73,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, Outer sill, Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill, Outer sill, Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2025 68,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion: Front Sub frame, Rear axle, Rear springs, Inner & Outer sills, Floor, Rear shocks.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake high

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Front sub frame, Front suspension arms, Rear axle, Rear springs, Rear shocks, Inner & Outer sills, Floor.

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,354 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 45,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective End has split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,601 miles

surface corrosion on underbody areas and various components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,660 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is worn off zero tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,951 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine mang; lamp on

underbody areas and various components corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,548 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,548 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,906 miles

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

Midd exhaust rusty.

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

Rear axle n/s o/s rusty condition but sound.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 25,184 miles

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

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

kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2011 25,184 miles

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

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

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

kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,602 miles

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

Front tyre outer wall slightly worn.

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,598 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 24,169 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on outer walls

Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake application slightly uneaven n/s effort lower.

n/s/f o/s/f tyres outer walls slightly worn.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,217 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)

n/s/f tyre out side wall scrubbed slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 17,810 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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X278 FDV is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X278 FDV, 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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X278 FDV is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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