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Y179 KVX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 KVX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 85,440 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 85,440 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 73,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,037 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,409 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,765 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,615 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,909 miles

Front tyres are worn close to limits

Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,909 miles

Front tyres are worn close to limits

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,554 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 13,575 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 KVX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVX, 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 Y179 KVX registered?

Y179 KVX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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