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Toyota Yaris

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 998 cc

L16 LAXMOT history

L16 LAX is a black petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L16 LAX black Toyota Yaris – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Yaris, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
209,654 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 LAX was last recorded at 209,654 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 68,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,031 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
68,623 miles
Average per year
9,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,654 miles
  • 2025 – 141,031 miles
  • 2024 – 111,585 miles
  • 2023 – 107,218 miles
  • 2022 – 83,470 miles
  • 2019 – 82,849 miles
  • 2018 – 81,552 miles
  • 2017 – 76,977 miles
  • 2016 – 73,433 miles
  • 2015 – 70,082 miles
  • 2014 – 67,306 miles
  • 2013 – 62,814 miles
  • 2012 – 53,475 miles
  • 2011 – 45,243 miles
  • 2010 – 39,365 miles
  • 2009 – 33,472 miles
  • 2008 – 30,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,654 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,654 miles (+68,623)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,654 miles
    Test number
    752502099414
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,031 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    298774892073
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail141,031 miles (+29,446)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    564095567045
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass111,585 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    174803196021
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail111,585 miles (+4,367)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,585 miles
    Test number
    886057000523
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass107,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    602465936528
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail107,218 miles (+23,748)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,218 miles
    Test number
    754461590917
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,470 miles (+621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,470 miles
    Test number
    997405166568
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,849 miles
    Test number
    358040280723
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail82,849 miles (+1,297)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,849 miles
    Test number
    795037738379
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight gone cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass81,552 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    214763344264
    • AdvisoryFront Cannot see brake pads to see inner pad wear
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail81,552 miles (+4,575)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    387261798430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid shoots over windscreen (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Cannot see brake pads to see inner pad wear
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass76,977 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    708144853338
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail76,976 miles (+3,543)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    193264356164
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass73,433 miles (+3,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,433 miles
    Test number
    519905214767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass70,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    147802345471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail70,082 miles (+2,776)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    627517735016
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteHigh level stop light inop

  18. Pass67,306 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    627939744072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    129368433012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,814 miles (+9,339)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    445968733050
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    225271422010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,475 miles (+8,232)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    159441422024
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass45,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    955145431021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,243 miles (+5,878)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,243 miles
    Test number
    267905531073
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass39,365 miles (+5,893)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,365 miles
    Test number
    980870040064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,472 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    203828649055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,469 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    902087949084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,504 miles
    Test number
    222993278008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 LAX

Does L16 LAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 LAX expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 LAX?
The MOT on L16 LAX expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 LAX done?
L16 LAX was recorded at 209,654 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 9,650 miles a year.
Has L16 LAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LAX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 LAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 LAX find?
L16 LAX failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; front headlamp lens seriously defective o/s & n/s; nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 4 more.

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