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DG51 LWL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

229,514 mi
Last recorded229,514 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 LWL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 229,514 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 229,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 217,768 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 217,703 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 205,765 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 205,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 196,291 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats missing

Pass 5 Nov 2021 185,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 185,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 178,079 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 178,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 172,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 172,343 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 167,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 158,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 150,091 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s7N/S (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S &N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 140,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 131,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,860 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 112,474 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 112,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 102,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,368 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,115 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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DG51 LWL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DG51 LWL, 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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What year was DG51 LWL registered?

DG51 LWL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DG51 LWL safe to buy?

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