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Y228 KAW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,417 mi
Last recorded116,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 KAW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,417 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 116,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,417 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 107,417 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 66,434 miles

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,844 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 56,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,930 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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Y228 KAW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y228 KAW, 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 Y228 KAW registered?

Y228 KAW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y228 KAW safe to buy?

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