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Y126 SLE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,309 mi
Last recorded158,309 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 SLE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 158,309 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 158,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s sum frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 146,753 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s sum frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,187 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,814 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 102,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,046 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,333 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,433 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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Y126 SLE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y126 SLE, 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 Y126 SLE registered?

Y126 SLE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y126 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y126 SLE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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