MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front tyres wearing on edges
Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides main (3.6.B.2c)
sump corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported cat box leak and metal bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexiy to drum (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexiy to drum (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort grating sound from wheel (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides main (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?
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Y179 MCX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 MCX, 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 MCX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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