2000 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · W827 LCH
2000 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 60,375 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W827 LCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 60,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W827 LCH 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 2000 Toyota Yaris (W827 LCH) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing / broken (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
W827 LCH Mileage History
- 02/08/202344,612 mi
- 02/08/202344,612 mi
- 02/08/202453,694 mi+9,082 mi
- 02/08/202453,702 mi+8 mi
- 12/08/202560,375 mi+6,673 mi
Average of roughly 7,773 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2000 Toyota Yaris with real caution — its MOT history shows two failures and mounting corrosion issues that could prove costly. Unless priced very low and inspected by a specialist, we would not recommend it as a safe daily buy.
Given the 2024 failure for excessive corrosion of the offside rear sill within 30cm of a body mounting and the 2025 advisory for inner sill corrosion both sides, you should insist on a professional underside inspection before purchase — rust in these areas can be expensive or uneconomic to repair. The 2024 failure also listed a missing/broken driver's door handle, worn front brake pads and a supplementary restraint system (SRS) warning lamp fault, so confirm all of these were properly fixed and that the airbag system is operational. Negotiate firmly on price: with two recent failures and a long list of worn bushes, corroded springs and brake pipes, budget for several hundred pounds of immediate suspension and brake work on top of the asking price.
As a 1.3-litre 2000 petrol Yaris, this car should fall into a low road-tax band and benefit from cheap insurance, typical of small older Toyotas, though exact group data is not provided. Fuel economy on the 1299cc engine is generally reasonable for city use, but the worn tyres and suspension bushes noted in the MOT history may slightly hurt efficiency until replaced. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance is around £700-£900, but this excludes any corrosion or suspension rectification work flagged in the MOT.
Pay close attention to the structure: the 2024 MOT failed on offside rear sill corrosion seriously affecting strength, and the 2025 test still advises both side inner sill corrosion within 30cm of a mounting — physically check the sills and floorpan with the car on a ramp. Inspect all brake pipes (corroded both rear in 2025), front lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar bushes (worn but not excessive on both tests), and the rear coil springs which have shown corrosion since 2023. Verify the electrical items that caused failures — all indicators and hazard lamps (2023), offside dipped headlamp (2023), registration plate lamp and SRS warning (2024) — are now working, and check the damaged nearside front tyre and rear tyres close to the limit noted in 2025.
This red 1.3-litre petrol Yaris (W827LCH) shows just 60,375 miles on its 2025 MOT, which is low for a 26-year-old car, but the test revealed structural inner sill corrosion and widespread suspension and brake pipe corrosion. Two MOT failures in 2023 and 2024 involved safety-critical faults including non-working indicators, headlamp failure and excessive chassis corrosion near a body mounting. The combination of age, corrosion and intermittent electrical faults makes this a higher-risk budget purchase.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Toyota Yaris, but this specific example shows corrosion and suspension wear typical of a vehicle of this age rather than a known model-wide defect.
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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
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