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X278 XVF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,673 mi
Last recorded149,673 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 XVF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 149,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 149,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 138,992 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 138,992 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 133,431 miles

Both headlamps tarnished

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2015 133,431 miles

Both headlamps tarnished

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2014 128,524 miles

Both rear tyres side walls cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no oil registering on dipstick, 2 litres put in before start of test

Fail 8 Feb 2014 128,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres side walls cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no oil registering on dipstick, 2 litres put in before start of test

Fail 25 Jan 2013 123,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 120,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 117,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 116,157 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,286 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 104,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,423 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 78,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 54,742 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 XVF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X278 XVF, 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 XVF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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