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Y165 GVW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,906 mi
Last recorded208,906 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 GVW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 208,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 208,906 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 182,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 147,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 147,723 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill chalked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 116,973 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 116,973 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,175 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 90,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,612 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,598 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre on limits o/s/f tyre advance wear 175/65R14

Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,801 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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Y165 GVW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y165 GVW, 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 Y165 GVW registered?

Y165 GVW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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