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Y171 MEV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,075 mi
Last recorded100,075 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,075 miles

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Engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Headlamp lens are deteriorating

N/s rear tyre has a nail (where marked)

O/s front anti-roll bar link pin-bushes have perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 84,482 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake travel

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,482 miles

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)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 76,315 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,429 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 68,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,768 miles

n/side tyre tread low o/side tyre tread low

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,172 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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Y171 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y171 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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Y171 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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