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Y118 MEV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,828 mi
Last recorded108,828 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 108,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 108,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,423 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 95,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 83,622 miles

cut nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2010 83,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,822 miles

front brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,564 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,517 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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Y118 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y118 MEV, 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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Y118 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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