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X488 HVT

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,512 mi
Last recorded173,512 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 HVT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 173,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 170,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 169,682 miles

The front and rear subframes, inner and outer sills and all associated suspension components are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 169,682 miles

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

The front and rear subframes, inner and outer sills and all associated suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 169,448 miles

Rear subframe, sills floor and associated suspension components are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 169,007 miles

Rear subframe, inner and outer sills, floors and associated components are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 169,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe, inner and outer sills, floors and associated components are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,747 miles

Rear Subframe, inner sills and arches and floor and associated suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 168,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe, inner sills and arches and floor and associated suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 168,498 miles

Generally the underside is corroded and all associated suspension parts, springs, arms, subframes and sill inners

Pass 25 Jan 2019 167,825 miles

Both front lower wishbones corroded

Generally the underside floors and inner sills are very rusty

Nearside Front suspension strut gaiter split

Rear axle beam corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2019 167,825 miles

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

Both front lower wishbones corroded

Generally the underside floors and inner sills are very rusty

Nearside Front suspension strut gaiter split

Rear axle beam corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre exhaust

Fail 9 Jan 2019 167,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 166,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 166,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 163,468 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 158,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 156,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 134,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,301 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 107,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 96,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 69,985 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,352 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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X488 HVT is a 2001 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 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 X488 HVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X488 HVT registered?

X488 HVT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X488 HVT safe to buy?

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