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Y179 BHP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,038 mi
Last recorded163,038 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 BHP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 163,038 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms front and rear corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 158,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components front and rear corroded

fuel filler neck pipes both corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 158,660 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components front and rear corroded

fuel filler neck pipes both corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 151,764 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,504 miles

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 148,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 142,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 142,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,480 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 137,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,739 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,291 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 86,663 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,876 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,773 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,523 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 44,402 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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Y179 BHP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 Y179 BHP, 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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Y179 BHP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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