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Y129 LAP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

171,194 mi
Last recorded171,194 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 LAP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 171,194 miles

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

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

underbody corroded including suspension and brakes in prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jan 2024 169,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside rear (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear and offside Rear Suspension component mounting has light corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 169,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside rear (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear and offside Rear Suspension component mounting has light corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2023 167,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 164,448 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 163,065 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 163,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 161,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,915 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 151,875 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 147,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing slightly ,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel trims fitted

wipers starting to split

Fail 9 Mar 2016 144,561 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel trims fitted

wipers starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2015 139,403 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 132,985 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,854 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,854 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 118,632 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 109,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2010 104,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 95,893 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 85,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread deforming slightly.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,041 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread deforming slightly.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,982 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y129 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y129 LAP, 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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Y129 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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