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Y181 KLG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 KLG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 83,469 miles

Engine noisy through wear, but emissions still excellent

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and suspension arm mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,051 miles

Engine making a lot of valve noise at certain speeds, attention is recommended.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,365 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 80,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 75,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,268 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing the cords

Fail 28 Nov 2008 48,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise on 2 front tyres..are worn. advise 2 front anti roll drop lonks are slightly deteriated.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,668 miles

advise on 2 front tyres..are worn. advise 2 front anti roll drop lonks are slightly deteriated.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 14,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 41,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,637 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 KLG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y181 KLG, 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 Y181 KLG registered?

Y181 KLG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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