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Y261 YBM

2006 Toyota Vitz

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,819 mi
Last recorded141,819 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Vitz69,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 YBM
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,819 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,819 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 136,593 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 136,593 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,216 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 126,216 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,230 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 123,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,926 miles

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

both head lamps fading slightly

front roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,302 miles

Emissions slow to reach criteria

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,586 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,231 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,805 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,158 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,133 miles

front and rear tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 11 Oct 2006 56,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres worn on edges of tread

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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Y261 YBM is a 2006 Toyota Vitz in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 69,044 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 Y261 YBM, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y261 YBM is a 2006 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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