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Y242 EAA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 EAA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 62,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,020 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock damp

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,058 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND WALLS OF TYRES

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER C/V BOOT PERRISHED AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 11 Apr 2015 50,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,279 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,538 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,639 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,639 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,597 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,313 miles

rear tyres perished side walls

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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Y242 EAA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y242 EAA, 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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Y242 EAA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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