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Y189 RTR

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,196 mi
Last recorded92,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 RTR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,196 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2026 92,193 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,339 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 85,337 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 81,352 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

both head lamp beam images poor

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,421 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 78,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 72,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,856 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 67,856 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,934 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,135 miles

Cuts to the tread of the nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Cuts to the tread of the nearside rear tyre

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 55,690 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,135 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,286 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 48,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,383 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 43,383 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,285 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 31,285 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)

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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Y189 RTR is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y189 RTR, 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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Y189 RTR is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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