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FJ51 BKA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,247 mi
Last recorded45,247 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 BKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 45,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread & has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,061 miles

Corrosion in various places.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,304 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded & starting to break.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,771 miles

Bushes in both front anti roll bar links are deteriorating.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel cylinder is corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit & perishing in the tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,125 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion starting in various places.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.

N/s rear footbrake is not as good as o/s.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,978 miles

Front exhaust clamp is broken.

Rear silencer is leaking.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,216 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 25,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,475 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 22,355 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate.

N/s rear tyre is starting to perish.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,355 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes are starting to deteriorate.

N/s rear tyre is starting to perish.

O/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,254 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,810 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,507 miles

Tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,911 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 5,695 miles

Corrosion starting on front and rear subframes & suspension.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 5,695 miles

Corrosion starting on front and rear subframes & suspension.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FJ51 BKA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJ51 BKA, 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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FJ51 BKA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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