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Y157 LAP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,957 mi
Last recorded114,957 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 LAP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,957 miles

All coil springs corroded slightly

Both front anti roll bar linkage pin/bushings slightly deteriorated

Both front brake discs corroded slightly

Rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,005 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,143 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,222 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,478 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 110,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,746 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 94,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wipers are split

Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,216 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both wipers are split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,147 miles

Near side front tyre worn outter edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y157 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y157 LAP, 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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Y157 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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