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Y199 VKJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,988 mi
Last recorded148,988 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 148,988 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 148,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,310 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 146,310 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 142,681 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,669 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,914 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 124,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,900 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished but not to excess

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 117,488 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 117,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,962 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 102,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 90,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 82,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,727 miles

o/s/f tyre has a split on the sidewall, not showing cords

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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Y199 VKJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y199 VKJ, 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 Y199 VKJ registered?

Y199 VKJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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