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Y148 LEL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 LEL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,174 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,815 miles

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

both front anti roll bar linkages rubber bushes breaking up

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,224 miles

Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 107,158 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative (no visible wiring).

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Partial sill covers fitted.Both beam patterns slightly faded.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 107,158 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre stop lamp inoperative (no visible wiring).

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Partial sill covers fitted.Both beam patterns slightly faded.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,628 miles

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)

Partial sill covers .

Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Partial sill covers .

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,484 miles

Rear sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 46,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 37,205 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 LEL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y148 LEL, 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 LEL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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