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X697 DBB

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 DBB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 93,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 82,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,778 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 77,640 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,640 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,369 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 75,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,092 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 73,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,693 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 72,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 71,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,073 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 70,089 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,089 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 68,853 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,422 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

powered steering feels slightly heavy

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,992 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 49,451 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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X697 DBB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X697 DBB, 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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X697 DBB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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