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Y166 GVW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,355 mi
Last recorded133,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 GVW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 133,355 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 133,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,304 miles

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

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

m.i.l light on

rear backplates corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 124,304 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

m.i.l light on

rear backplates corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,200 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 95,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,277 miles

n/sf wiper split

slight grating noise rear brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,267 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,267 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2009 42,707 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,760 miles

long handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,947 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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Y166 GVW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y166 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y166 GVW registered?

Y166 GVW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y166 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y166 GVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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