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X497 LFV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,443 mi
Last recorded112,443 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 LFV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,443 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,027 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 77,783 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Door panel has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on the outerwall

nearside rear door panel has slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,983 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,983 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,657 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,290 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 36,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2009 25,096 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 25,096 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 14,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 9,174 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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X497 LFV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X497 LFV, 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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What year was X497 LFV registered?

X497 LFV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X497 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 LFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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