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T182 SMW

1999 Toyota Vitz

Turquoise Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,649 mi
Last recorded129,649 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Toyota Vitz96,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT182 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 129,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken and showing a white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,318 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to inside wall

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 120,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to inside wall

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 112,171 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 107,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 76,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,950 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 63,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,077 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 84,889 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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T182 SMW is a 1999 Toyota Vitz in Turquoise with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 96,475 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T182 SMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Vitz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T182 SMW is a 1999 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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