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Y142 MEV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,683 mi
Last recorded77,683 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,683 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 77,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box & centre section has 2 hangers broken (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre is cut but no ply/cord is visible

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (no beam image) (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (no beam image) (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box & centre section has 2 hangers broken (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre is cut but no ply/cord is visible

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,555 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,172 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,050 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,366 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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Y142 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y142 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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What year was Y142 MEV registered?

Y142 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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