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Y231 UBO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 UBO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Underside under sealed

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,332 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 41,332 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 40,245 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 38,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,911 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 37,911 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,916 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 36,916 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 34,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 31,023 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 31,023 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 29,674 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,138 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 28,138 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 26,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 26,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 25,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 22,730 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 21,039 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 19,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,892 miles

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges.

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 UBO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y231 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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