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X746 ELK

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,433 mi
Last recorded155,433 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 ELK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2025 155,433 miles

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR & OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 153,473 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 153,473 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 144,467 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,205 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 136,205 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 133,874 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 133,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 128,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 128,617 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,169 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,169 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 111,658 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 107,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 99,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,180 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,150 miles

EML staying ON

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,150 miles

EML staying ON

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 78,291 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,118 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 71,118 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,283 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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X746 ELK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X746 ELK, 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 X746 ELK registered?

X746 ELK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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