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Y137 VES

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,427 mi
Last recorded153,427 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 VES
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,427 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts,inner sholders (5.2.3 (e))

engine mil on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2017 147,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak oil filter ()

engine light on

high level stop light inop

Fail 28 Aug 2017 147,354 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

engine light on

high level stop light inop

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,075 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on s.walls but no cords shown during test

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 134,955 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 120,981 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 120,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in Nsr tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,602 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 112,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 80,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 37,164 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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Y137 VES is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y137 VES, 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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Y137 VES is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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