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Y228 SET

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 SET
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 138,660 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 138,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 128,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 118,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 108,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,869 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,370 miles

both front discs slighlty corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 62,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs slighlty corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,910 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 SET is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SET, 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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Y228 SET is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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