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X279 YNN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 YNN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,039 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 113,593 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 110,552 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 104,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 102,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,873 miles

general corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OSR TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE IS DETERIORATING.(175-65X14T)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING & GETTING THIN.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 2 Feb 2019 97,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE REQUIRES NEW HEAD LIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

OSR TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE IS DETERIORATING.(175-65X14T)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR OUTER SILLS CORRODING & GETTING THIN.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,994 miles

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

OSF HEAD LIGHT CLOUDY.

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 93,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH CAT BRACKETS SNAPPED OFF. CENTRE SECTION STARTING TO BLOW. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB PROBLEM. (1.8.A.1b)

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

OSF HEAD LIGHT CLOUDY.

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,971 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded away

o/s/r tyre dated 2011 - 175/65x14

Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,971 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded away

o/s/r tyre dated 2011 - 175/65x14

Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn very thin, discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,114 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsr brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2014 73,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsr brake binding slightly

osf brake binding slightly

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,457 miles

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,359 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,861 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,022 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,539 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,577 miles

Slight cracking to NSR tyre sidewall

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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X279 YNN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X279 YNN, 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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X279 YNN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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