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Toyota Yaris

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y279 XJBMOT history

Y279 XJB is a grey petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 76,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

Y279 XJB grey Toyota Yaris – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,620 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 XJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 XJB was last recorded at 76,620 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 2,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,383 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,237 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,620 miles
  • 2025 – 74,383 miles
  • 2024 – 72,382 miles
  • 2023 – 70,657 miles
  • 2022 – 68,836 miles
  • 2021 – 66,973 miles
  • 2020 – 66,714 miles
  • 2019 – 62,994 miles
  • 2018 – 61,121 miles
  • 2017 – 60,563 miles
  • 2016 – 58,424 miles
  • 2015 – 56,192 miles
  • 2014 – 53,397 miles
  • 2013 – 50,423 miles
  • 2012 – 46,903 miles
  • 2011 – 44,673 miles
  • 2010 – 39,826 miles
  • 2009 – 35,976 miles
  • 2008 – 33,654 miles
  • 2007 – 28,183 miles
  • 2006 – 19,283 miles
  • 2005 – 13,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,620 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,620 miles (+2,237)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    685522517388
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass74,383 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,383 miles
    Test number
    117962748634
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass72,382 miles (+1,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,382 miles
    Test number
    893845761726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,657 miles (+1,821)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,657 miles
    Test number
    679959115914
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust are in poor condition

  5. Pass68,836 miles (+1,863)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    232124258430
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass66,973 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    579600969690
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  7. Fail66,973 miles (+259)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    826148283738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  8. Pass66,714 miles (+3,720)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,714 miles
    Test number
    173950415669
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenral under body corrosion forming

  9. Pass62,994 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    166658282521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad/s appear low
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension struts are corroded
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen

  10. Fail62,994 miles (+1,873)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    219927765118
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad/s appear low
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension struts are corroded
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen

  11. Pass61,121 miles (+558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    101489668409
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll link rubber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlight lens deteriorated
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in zone A of windscreen

  12. Pass60,563 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,563 miles
    Test number
    302886291856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail60,541 miles (+2,117)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    432869395054
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre well perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass58,424 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    598826496825
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  15. Fail58,419 miles (+2,227)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,419 miles
    Test number
    263246717945
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  16. Pass56,192 miles (+2,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    216662753080
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished.
    • AdvisorySmall chip in o/s swept area of screen.

  17. Pass53,397 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    495913544411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished.

  18. Fail53,397 miles (+2,974)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    568703944329
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished.

  19. Pass50,423 miles (+3,520)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    668684343350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perrished.
    • NoteRear wiper blade perrished.

  20. Pass46,903 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    245200342372
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working.
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar link bushes perrished.

  21. Fail46,903 miles (+2,230)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,903 miles
    Test number
    889880342321
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working.
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar link bushes perrished.

  22. Pass44,673 miles (+4,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    528037541304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail39,826 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    134147650320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass39,826 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    610027150314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,976 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    183575839300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake lever has excessive travel.

  26. Fail35,976 miles (+2,322)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,976 miles
    Test number
    403525639492
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake lever has excessive travel.

  27. Pass33,654 miles (+5,471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    540308148333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteLong travel on handbrake lever

  28. Pass28,183 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    582643757368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,097 miles (+8,814)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,097 miles
    Test number
    692391757360
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass19,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,283 miles
    Test number
    234357346397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,283 miles (+5,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,283 miles
    Test number
    410516146356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass13,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    13,621 miles
    Test number
    471061155349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail13,621 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,621 miles
    Test number
    672191155382
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y279 XJB

Does Y279 XJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 XJB is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 XJB?
The MOT on Y279 XJB is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 XJB done?
Y279 XJB was recorded at 76,620 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has Y279 XJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 XJB has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y279 XJB 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 Y279 XJB find?
Y279 XJB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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