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Y179 UBC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

70,467 mi
Last recorded70,467 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 UBC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,467 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 67,742 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 67,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,166 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 67,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 64,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,465 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,426 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,836 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,836 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,720 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,648 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,568 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 47,713 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,713 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,480 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,044 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,902 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 UBC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 UBC, 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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What year was Y179 UBC registered?

Y179 UBC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y179 UBC safe to buy?

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