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Y143 GAA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,729 mi
Last recorded196,729 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 GAA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 196,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake reserve travel just met

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2024 196,718 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake reserve travel just met

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 186,149 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine smokes slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2023 186,148 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 178,468 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 178,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 163,819 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 163,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 154,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 142,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 142,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 132,424 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,841 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 125,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 93,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,956 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,956 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 50,431 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,848 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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Y143 GAA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y143 GAA, 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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Y143 GAA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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