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Y243 SET

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,761 mi
Last recorded159,761 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 SET
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 159,761 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sill and axle area covered heavily with sealant

underbody and suspension components have slight surface rust

Pass 27 Apr 2019 157,015 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Offside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle underbody severely corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 155,113 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2017 155,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2016 152,383 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 152,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 150,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 140,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front reg plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2014 140,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front reg plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Nov 2014 140,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,824 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 128,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 100,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on both rear springs

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,227 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 79,060 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,546 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,267 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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Y243 SET is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y243 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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Y243 SET is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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