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Y159 NCP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,767 mi
Last recorded71,767 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 NCP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,767 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 71,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,641 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 66,568 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,568 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,747 miles

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

REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY LIGHTER THAN ORIGINALS

Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR INDICATOR BULBS SLIGHTLY LIGHTER THAN ORIGINALS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,696 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,696 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 54,361 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,361 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,366 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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Y159 NCP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y159 NCP, 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 Y159 NCP registered?

Y159 NCP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y159 NCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y159 NCP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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