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Y179 EUP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,420 mi
Last recorded111,420 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 EUP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

under body slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 111,400 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sidesq (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area x2 (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

has corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2014 134,881 miles

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filler neck / breather pipes.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 136,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel filler neck / breather pipes.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank filler neck coroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 130,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank filler neck coroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 125,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 116,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 116,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,048 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 85,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,253 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 71,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 71,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,812 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,812 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 EUP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EUP, 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 EUP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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