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X997 XVG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,177 mi
Last recorded138,177 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 138,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush "both" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes "both" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 116,040 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 100,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,213 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 93,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,377 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,834 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,534 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,660 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,699 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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X997 XVG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X997 XVG, 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 X997 XVG registered?

X997 XVG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X997 XVG safe to buy?

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