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Y159 JTA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,125 mi
Last recorded180,125 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 JTA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 180,125 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 180,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S/F & O/S/F (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 143,113 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S & O/S REAR OUTTER SILLS HAS TRACES OF BODY FILLER

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 108,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

collision damage behind rear bumper

Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,522 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre sidewall split no cords/steel showing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,522 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall split no cords/steel showing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,881 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,068 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 51,409 miles

N/S/R tyre slighty oval.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,963 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 48,963 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,795 miles

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking and worn to 1.6mm on edges (raised tread)

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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Y159 JTA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y159 JTA, 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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Y159 JTA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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