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Y128 MEV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,199 mi
Last recorded72,199 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,199 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,981 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 69,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at the filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 67,162 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at the filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 58,985 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 47,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Fail 19 May 2017 47,248 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2016 45,611 miles

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

nsf headlamp slightly cloudy

nsr tyre has cracking outer tread

osf tyre has cracking outer tread

osr tyre has cracking outer edge

Fail 20 May 2016 45,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf headlamp slightly cloudy

nsr tyre has cracking outer tread

osf tyre has cracking outer tread

osr tyre has cracking outer edge

Pass 19 May 2015 40,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 33,243 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 32,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 21 Apr 2011 31,232 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 29,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 25,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,948 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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Y128 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y128 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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Y128 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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