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FP51 VXZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,216 mi
Last recorded111,216 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VXZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 111,216 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded and worn

Centre exhaust baffle loose inside

Front exhaust securing nut missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded and rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,029 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,979 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses fading

front axhaust corroded

front subframe and all suspension corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 85,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both headlamp lenses fading

front axhaust corroded

front subframe and all suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 75,156 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor sills and underside coroded badly

Pass 27 Jan 2020 63,477 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 63,454 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,178 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 59,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,352 miles

Age related under body corrosion

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 53,623 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,383 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,383 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 45,752 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 45,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 38,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,982 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 35,982 miles

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

steering tracking requires checking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,421 miles

exhaust corroded.

slight corrosion to floorpan.

slight corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 33,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded.

slight corrosion to floorpan.

slight corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,089 miles

high level brake lamp inop..... wear to front anti-roll bar drop link bushes..... exhaust corroded..... front tyres worn badly on edges..... slight cracking to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,040 miles

various dents/scratches to various body panels , slight wear to front brakes , exhaust slightly corroded , cracking to steering & suspension bushes , front tyres wearing inner edges , slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2007 22,475 miles

rear wiper blade split , front anti roll bar bushes worn/perrished , wheel trims damaged , front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2006 17,534 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake travel high †front brake pads worn low †uneven tread wear to both front tyres †surface corrosion to exhaust system †minor dents/scracthes to various body pannels †slight damage to wheel trims

Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,534 miles

park brake travel high †front brake pads worn low †uneven tread wear to both front tyres †surface corrosion to exhaust system †minor dents/scracthes to various body pannels †slight damage to wheel trims

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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FP51 VXZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP51 VXZ, 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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FP51 VXZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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