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Y208 WCF

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,420 mi
Last recorded149,420 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 WCF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 149,420 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 149,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal fuel pipe corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,370 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front headlamps cloudy

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,199 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamp lenses cloudy and patterns vague (borderline)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 109,198 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamp lenses cloudy and patterns vague (borderline)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 105,245 miles

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

headlamp lenses cloudy and pattern vague

Fail 17 Aug 2013 105,245 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses cloudy and pattern vague

Fail 21 Jul 2012 100,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 100,843 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 91,626 miles

Both frnt anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily worn and perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 91,626 miles

Both frnt anti roll bar drop link bushes heavily worn and perished

Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,364 miles

both front drop link bushes split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,854 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 79,854 miles

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

BOTH FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES SLIGHT SPLITS

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN

OBSERVED MARKS ON N/S/R QUARTER PANAL

SLIGHT CRACKS IN O/S/R TYRE WALL

SLIGHT INCREASING ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 19 Aug 2008 75,299 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 73,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 73,459 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,478 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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Y208 WCF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y208 WCF, 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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Y208 WCF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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