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Y157 MCA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 MCA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 71,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,024 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,355 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 47,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,559 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

O/s/r tyre pressure very low - re-inflated

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,559 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

O/s/r tyre pressure very low - re-inflated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,333 miles

both wiper blades stsrting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,992 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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Y157 MCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MCA, 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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What year was Y157 MCA registered?

Y157 MCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y157 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y157 MCA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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