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Y179 YOE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,250 mi
Last recorded122,250 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY179 YOE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

rear both axle bushes deteriorated various rear suspension member rusty!!

Fail 22 Sep 2016 122,247 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure side repeater (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

rear both axle bushes deteriorated various rear suspension member rusty!!

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,998 miles

Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged rear (7.2.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,447 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 107,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 104,122 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs badly rusted

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 104,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs badly rusted

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

offside rear tyre tread + sidse wall has a serious cracks

Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 92,208 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2011 92,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 101,548 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all anti-roll-bar link rubbers deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2006 91,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,477 miles

SLIGHT RUN OUT REAR TYRES==LONG HAND BRAKE==SMAKK CHIP IN SCREEN==RAD FINS FALLEN OUT APPEARS DAMP==FR ANTI ROLL DROP LINK BUSHES POOR==SLIGHT SPLITS AXLE BUSHES==FR TYRES APPROX 2MM

fr no plate broken==HEADLAMPS ON MIN ADJ=REAR WIPER POOR==OSR TYRE VALVE PERISHED==SLIGHT MARK ON NSF TYRE VALVE==

Fail 28 Mar 2006 79,477 miles

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

SLIGHT RUN OUT REAR TYRES==LONG HAND BRAKE==SMAKK CHIP IN SCREEN==RAD FINS FALLEN OUT APPEARS DAMP==FR ANTI ROLL DROP LINK BUSHES POOR==SLIGHT SPLITS AXLE BUSHES==FR TYRES APPROX 2MM

fr no plate broken==HEADLAMPS ON MIN ADJ=REAR WIPER POOR==OSR TYRE VALVE PERISHED==SLIGHT MARK ON NSF TYRE VALVE==

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 YOE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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