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Toyota Yaris

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y281 MDVMOT history

Y281 MDV is a silver petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

Y281 MDV silver Toyota Yaris – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
76,589 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 MDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 MDV was last recorded at 76,589 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 1,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,909 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,680 miles
Average per year
2,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,589 miles
  • 2024 – 74,909 miles
  • 2023 – 73,481 miles
  • 2022 – 72,003 miles
  • 2021 – 70,602 miles
  • 2020 – 69,661 miles
  • 2019 – 67,221 miles
  • 2018 – 64,851 miles
  • 2017 – 61,337 miles
  • 2016 – 58,431 miles
  • 2015 – 55,058 miles
  • 2014 – 51,691 miles
  • 2013 – 48,603 miles
  • 2012 – 44,882 miles
  • 2011 – 41,701 miles
  • 2010 – 38,707 miles
  • 2009 – 34,735 miles
  • 2008 – 30,268 miles
  • 2007 – 26,667 miles
  • 2006 – 22,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,589 miles (+1,680)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    347701198860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,909 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,909 miles
    Test number
    161359650426
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail74,903 miles (+1,422)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    304898867522
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch-front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,481 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    946482215852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail73,477 miles (+1,474)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,477 miles
    Test number
    910768207954
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,003 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    421435984594
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail71,995 miles (+1,393)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,995 miles
    Test number
    646075965776
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,602 miles (+941)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    877547542195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    327027262775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail69,656 miles (+2,435)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    283572230970
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass67,221 miles (+2,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    153010163259
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,851 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    173679684984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail64,840 miles (+3,503)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,840 miles
    Test number
    291109358080
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass61,337 miles (+2,906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    365992702632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass58,431 miles (+3,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,431 miles
    Test number
    368661237675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass55,058 miles (+3,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    228691975049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass51,691 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    938496874073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,603 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,603 miles
    Test number
    458158073047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,882 miles (+3,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,882 miles
    Test number
    766423872070
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass41,701 miles (+2,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    255721181073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,707 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,707 miles
    Test number
    763865070026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,735 miles (+4,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    502376679049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,268 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,268 miles
    Test number
    442649158089
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass26,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,667 miles
    Test number
    513831087053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,667 miles (+4,386)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,667 miles
    Test number
    411590887072
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass22,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,281 miles
    Test number
    144413776032
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y281 MDV

Does Y281 MDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 MDV expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 MDV?
The MOT on Y281 MDV expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 MDV done?
Y281 MDV was recorded at 76,589 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 2,862 miles a year.
Has Y281 MDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 MDV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y281 MDV 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 Y281 MDV find?
Y281 MDV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting area, and 6 more.

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