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X718 ABV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,331 mi
Last recorded128,331 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 ABV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 128,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 128,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 126,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 126,202 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 125,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 114,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 93,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,670 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody/components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,615 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 61,613 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,182 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 40,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,771 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 8,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 7,837 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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X718 ABV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X718 ABV, 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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X718 ABV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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