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Y148 DKS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,287 mi
Last recorded162,287 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 DKS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 162,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 157,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

fuel tank and pipe corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 157,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

fuel tank and pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,913 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded.

N/S wing mirror insecure.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 150,184 miles

fuel tank corroded, front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 146,005 miles

under side of vehicle heavily pitted with rust

Fail 15 Mar 2013 146,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle heavily pitted with rust

Pass 21 Mar 2012 142,430 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 137,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 128,391 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 128,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 123,211 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 123,211 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,648 miles

advise slight damage to front number plate

Fail 26 Mar 2007 112,648 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Mar 2006 100,381 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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Y148 DKS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y148 DKS, 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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Y148 DKS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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