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BV51 WXG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,143 mi
Last recorded108,143 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 WXG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 108,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

ubcc

Pass 31 Aug 2024 103,136 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2023 99,421 miles

UBCC

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,580 miles

Underbody corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,951 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 89,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sids by trailing arm mountings, including inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by trailling arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,394 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,489 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres heavily prished

Fail 30 Aug 2014 60,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked on inner and outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked on inner and outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,226 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks to inner and outer edges of the tread area

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge and close to legal limit

Fail 26 Sep 2011 43,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,912 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,077 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 29,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,491 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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BV51 WXG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 WXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 WXG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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