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Y129 VEN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,911 mi
Last recorded105,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 VEN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 105,911 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 105,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 97,599 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,269 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,972 miles

req new exhaust front bracket

Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,898 miles

exhaust front pipe hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,644 miles

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,072 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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Y129 VEN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y129 VEN, 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 Y129 VEN registered?

Y129 VEN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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