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Toyota Yaris

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,299 cc

T531 ALRMOT history

T531 ALR is a silver petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
116,481 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 ALR was last recorded at 116,481 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 3,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2011: 88,739 miles, lower than 89,017 miles on 8 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,225 miles · 10 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,256 miles
Average per year
3,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,481 miles
  • 2023 – 113,225 miles
  • 2022 – 109,504 miles
  • 2021 – 103,126 miles
  • 2020 – 101,150 miles
  • 2019 – 99,063 miles
  • 2018 – 97,083 miles
  • 2017 – 95,655 miles
  • 2014 – 95,649 miles
  • 2013 – 95,643 miles
  • 2012 – 93,138 miles
  • 2011 – 88,795 miles
  • 2010 – 89,017 miles
  • 2009 – 74,131 miles
  • 2008 – 68,306 miles
  • 2007 – 62,137 miles
  • 2006 – 57,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,481 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear axel corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnder surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel filler neck pipe corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under surface corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,481 miles (+3,256)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,481 miles
    Test number
    144320012656
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axel corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass113,225 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    188067279730
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder surface corrosion.

  3. Fail113,221 miles (+3,717)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,221 miles
    Test number
    706197374336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder surface corrosion.

  4. Pass109,504 miles (+6,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    154870868012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded-under body has surface corrosion

  5. Pass103,126 miles (+1,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    330356567527
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass101,150 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    657674611454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    707930782573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,059 miles (+1,976)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    400203698705
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  9. Pass97,083 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,083 miles
    Test number
    763454178489
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe underneath
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    937725282304
    • AdvisoryAnti slip rubber deteriorated-x2 front anti roll bar link bushes perished-o/s/r tyre on limit-front brake discs corroded-rear service and parking brake passed on limit
    • AdvisoryWelding covered by substance, unable to check properly-child seats fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly

  11. Fail95,655 miles (+6)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,655 miles
    Test number
    771438791887
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective middle seat belt not clipping in (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti slip rubber deteriorated-x2 front anti roll bar link bushes perished-o/s/r tyre on limit-front brake discs corroded-rear service and parking brake passed on limit

  12. Pass95,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    826487184044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail95,649 miles (+6)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    157936174436
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass95,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    147513993039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail95,643 miles (+2,505)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    427433893078
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,138 miles (+4,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,138 miles
    Test number
    697052872280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  17. Pass88,795 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,795 miles
    Test number
    437279461212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,739 miles (-278)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    755274861113
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  19. Pass89,017 miles (+14,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    444839950132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,131 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,131 miles
    Test number
    874304169149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,306 miles (+6,169)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,306 miles
    Test number
    223579688125
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls perished and cracked
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads low

  22. Pass62,137 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    122077377138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,918 miles
    Test number
    191055286119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 ALR

Does T531 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 ALR expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 ALR?
The MOT on T531 ALR expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 ALR done?
T531 ALR was recorded at 116,481 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 3,292 miles a year.
Has T531 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 ALR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T531 ALR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T531 ALR find?
T531 ALR passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; coil spring corroded all 4; rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached, and 4 more.

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