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X489 DKU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 DKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,680 miles

Central Slight corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors and inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 143,680 miles

Central Slight corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle rusty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors and inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 138,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 138,914 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 136,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe cleaned and greased at load valve to n/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 136,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded between load valve and n/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven o/s lower effort (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,850 miles

Long travel on hand brake

Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Long travel on hand brake

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust hangers corroded off

rear tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2014 123,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust hangers corroded off

rear tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 111,749 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,442 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 98,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,727 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

sump rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,337 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,819 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,496 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,449 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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X489 DKU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X489 DKU, 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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X489 DKU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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