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Toyota Yaris

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T438 BCUMOT history

T438 BCU is a blue petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2021
Mileage
91,384 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 BCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T438 BCU was last recorded at 91,384 miles on 22 Oct 2021, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,525 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
2,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 91,384 miles
  • 2020 – 90,525 miles
  • 2019 – 89,307 miles
  • 2018 – 87,634 miles
  • 2017 – 86,038 miles
  • 2016 – 83,898 miles
  • 2015 – 82,039 miles
  • 2014 – 79,800 miles
  • 2013 – 77,783 miles
  • 2012 – 75,121 miles
  • 2011 – 72,875 miles
  • 2010 – 70,613 miles
  • 2009 – 67,195 miles
  • 2008 – 64,155 miles
  • 2007 – 60,098 miles
  • 2006 – 58,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,384 miles
  • DangerousFront Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board manifold (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,384 miles (+859)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    269801934451
    • DangerousFront Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board manifold (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section corroded/weak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers are slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass90,525 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,525 miles
    Test number
    674336578263
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is damaged

  3. Fail90,524 miles (+1,217)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    485233099304
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is damaged

  4. Pass89,307 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    222026464419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail89,307 miles (+1,673)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,307 miles
    Test number
    696354344598
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,634 miles (+1,596)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    923768874947
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have surface cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass86,038 miles (+2,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    501942315750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust join is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have surface cracks

  8. Pass83,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,898 miles
    Test number
    394820167107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail83,897 miles (+1,858)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,897 miles
    Test number
    319588336440
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass82,039 miles (+2,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,039 miles
    Test number
    360151712589
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lenses are faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is cracked

  11. Pass79,800 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,800 miles
    Test number
    157284604366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,783 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    608738993261
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres are cracked

  13. Fail77,783 miles (+2,662)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    115588293271
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteExhaust manifold is corroded
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres are cracked

  14. Pass75,121 miles (+2,246)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    565919192232
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres have surface cracks

  15. Pass72,875 miles (+2,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,875 miles
    Test number
    145031501327
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass70,613 miles (+3,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    951458180250
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass67,195 miles (+3,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,195 miles
    Test number
    763212799211
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  18. Pass64,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    434824388288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,155 miles (+4,057)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,155 miles
    Test number
    311274188278
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass60,098 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,098 miles
    Test number
    621484407356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    460817606437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 BCU

Does T438 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T438 BCU expired on 2 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T438 BCU?
The MOT on T438 BCU expired on 2 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T438 BCU done?
T438 BCU was recorded at 91,384 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2021, an average of 2,220 miles a year.
Has T438 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 BCU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T438 BCU 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 T438 BCU find?
T438 BCU failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 9 advisories: front exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board manifold; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 9 more.

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