2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · Y997 AKE
2001 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 118,432 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y997 AKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 118,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y997 AKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Yaris (Y997 AKE) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
Y997 AKE Mileage History
- 21/02/2023117,429 mi
- 31/01/2024117,767 mi+338 mi
- 30/01/2025118,074 mi+307 mi
- 03/02/2025118,086 mi+12 mi
- 20/01/2026118,432 mi+346 mi
Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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