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Y179 MCX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,055 mi
Last recorded108,055 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 MCX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2019 108,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,553 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 103,553 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,690 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2017 98,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 95,154 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,414 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,413 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,205 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,205 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,294 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,287 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,331 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,331 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,735 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 91,420 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 91,419 miles

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?

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 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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