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Y153 SLF

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 SLF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 127,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,534 miles

Nearside Rear hole in lens on reverse light

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 124,532 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hole in lens on reverse light

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lense damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2024 121,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lense damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2023 117,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp has a crack in it

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,146 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 112,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,155 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 108,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,430 miles

Offside headlight weak

clutch pedal clicks

Fail 15 May 2018 105,430 miles

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

Offside headlight weak

clutch pedal clicks

Pass 15 May 2017 98,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front & offside front anti roll bar rubbers cracked

Nearside headlight weak

clutch pedal clicks

Pass 17 May 2016 90,632 miles

Front 175/65/14 tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate cracked

clutch pedal noise

Fail 17 May 2016 90,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 175/65/14 tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear no plate cracked

clutch pedal noise

Pass 18 May 2015 82,966 miles

rear no plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,633 miles

rear no plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

tyres 175/65/14 both fronts uneven wear

Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,633 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear no plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

tyres 175/65/14 both fronts uneven wear

Pass 21 May 2013 70,577 miles

rear no plate cracked

Fail 21 May 2013 70,577 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear no plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2012 64,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n.s.r. head rest missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 59,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r head rest is mising

Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,951 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 34,531 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,071 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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Y153 SLF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 Y153 SLF, 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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Y153 SLF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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