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Y164 MEV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,395 mi
Last recorded87,395 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on subframe & suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2025 87,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on subframe & suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,594 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp lens dull

Fail 22 Aug 2022 76,594 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front headlamp lens dull

Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 64,389 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,559 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,992 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 53,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,087 miles

ofs rear tyer has s cut

Fail 23 Jun 2014 51,087 miles

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

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

ofs rear tyer has s cut

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,848 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,391 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,904 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2006 32,509 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

long travel on handbrake

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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Y164 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y164 MEV, 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 Y164 MEV registered?

Y164 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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