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X979 EVO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,928 mi
Last recorded68,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 EVO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 68,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 64,850 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 60,922 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 60,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,475 miles

head lamp lenses faded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,842 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar link rod bushes cracking

O/S/F anti roll bar link rod bushes cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,839 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,458 miles

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

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

rear beam bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,073 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 31,073 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X979 EVO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X979 EVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X979 EVO registered?

X979 EVO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X979 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X979 EVO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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