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2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,427 mi
Last recorded128,427 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 SSL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,427 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension component mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed in parts

Pass 4 Dec 2023 124,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 121,648 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,623 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 113,294 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 113,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head lights deteriorated ( poor patterns )

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

head lights deteriorated ( poor pattern )

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket & rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

head lights deteriorated ( poor pattern )

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,963 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 103,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2017 99,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 99,111 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 91,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 86,537 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 86,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rr heat shield loose

sump porous

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,367 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,365 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 71,242 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 71,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,945 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 56,691 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,453 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 36,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,398 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 19,443 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 SSL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y142 SSL, 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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Y142 SSL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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