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Y122 VKE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 128,440 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2023 128,420 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Needs new catch inside and out (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 127,656 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated FILLER PIPE FROM CAP TO TANK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 127,656 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated FILLER PIPE FROM CAP TO TANK (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 127,636 miles

BONNET CATCH CABLE BROKEN BUT CAN STILL BE OPENED

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 127,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR AND CENTRE JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected BACK PLATE RUBING ON DISC (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated OUTER CV GATER HOLED GREASE CONTAMINATION O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Front BONNET CATCH CABLE BROKEN

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 127,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested NO BEAM PATTERN OUTER LENSES DIRTY O/S N/S (4.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S N/S RADIUS ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE EXESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND HAS HOLES (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached RUBBER MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL FILLER PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Front BONNET CATCH CABLE BROKEN

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,622 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 120,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2017 120,580 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & centre & rear corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

both sides front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 105,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,929 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight aim just met requirement

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,929 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlight aim just met requirement

Pass 2 May 2013 90,475 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 14 May 2012 85,477 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2011 78,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 72,475 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Fail 22 May 2010 72,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 14 May 2009 65,906 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 56,943 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,996 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 42,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 37,069 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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Y122 VKE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y122 VKE, 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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Y122 VKE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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