CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y179 DGO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 DGO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,412 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,410 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,207 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 76,282 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 70,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 70,490 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 67,898 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,192 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 58,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,968 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes detteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes detteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,498 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Travel on handbrake.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,316 miles

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

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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y179 DGO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DGO, 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

How do I check the history of Y179 DGO?

You can check the full history of Y179 DGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y179 DGO registered?

Y179 DGO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y179 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y179 DGO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y179 DGO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y179 DGO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.