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Y181 EKS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,683 mi
Last recorded122,683 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 EKS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 122,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 118,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 115,337 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,027 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,493 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,493 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,009 miles

both front headlight lenses scratched and discoloured [very close to mot fail [suggest replace before next mot]

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes cannot be checked at rear sections with wheels on

n/s/rear shocker has leak close to mot fail [suggest replace as soon as possible]

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

both front headlight lenses scratched and discoloured [very close to mot fail [suggest replace before next mot]

front number plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes cannot be checked at rear sections with wheels on

n/s/rear shocker has leak close to mot fail [suggest replace as soon as possible]

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 86,105 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,216 miles

both rear indicator bulbs hava BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

front number plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre has screw in inner tread

Fail 13 Jul 2012 79,216 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs hava BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

front number plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre has screw in inner tread

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,607 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,068 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,906 miles

front anti-roll bar both side posts rubbers have BORDER LINE SPLITS

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,420 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 26,869 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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Y181 EKS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y181 EKS, 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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Y181 EKS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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