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Y197 JCA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,940 mi
Last recorded147,940 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 JCA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 147,940 miles

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

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

parking brake application uneven suspect in need of repair / adjustment

sill repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2021 142,953 miles

Front subframe coroded

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

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

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

general underside corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,564 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 129,044 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Offside sill corroded

fuel neck pipe crroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 129,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

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

Offside sill corroded

fuel neck pipe crroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,336 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 121,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,064 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 115,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,221 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank corroded but no signs of fuel leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,221 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank corroded but no signs of fuel leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2015 102,024 miles

Fuel tank heavily corroded & has strong smell fuel from that corroded area but does not appear to be leaking at time of test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,003 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 96,002 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak area of oil filter and clean oil running down the rear of the engine

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,136 miles

front brake discs corroded and pads getting low.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 81,993 miles

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

both rear tyre's perrsished.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,993 miles

both rear tyre's perrsished.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 76,584 miles

both rear tyre's perrished on outer side walls.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,275 miles

Front brake discs corroded on upper & lower, inner & outer disc face.

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,672 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,841 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 53,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,330 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)

antiroll bar bushes perishing and splitting

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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Y197 JCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc 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 Y197 JCA, 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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Y197 JCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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