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Y231 KGM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,957 mi
Last recorded102,957 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 KGM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 102,957 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns poor

Exhaust has slight leak

Fail 24 Sep 2025 102,598 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End sill/ inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp aim patterns poor

Exhaust has slight leak

Pass 22 May 2024 88,747 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 83,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,559 miles

Headlamp aim patterns poor

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,912 miles

Nearside front tyre close to 1.6 mm limit

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit with cracks and splits in tyre that do not expose inner cords

Fail 25 Mar 2021 75,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre close to 1.6 mm limit

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit with cracks and splits in tyre that do not expose inner cords

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,314 miles

Both headlamp aims have poor beam patterns

Exhaust rear silencer has slight leak

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Feb 2020 73,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamp aims have poor beam patterns

Exhaust rear silencer has slight leak

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,742 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 68,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,291 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,759 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,133 miles

n/s/f tyre very perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,013 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 24,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,637 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,299 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 20,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,567 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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Y231 KGM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y231 KGM, 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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Y231 KGM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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