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FX51 SMD

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,564 mi
Last recorded70,564 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SMD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top corrosion to both rear undersills

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,529 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 2 Sep 2017 67,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear beam axle slightly distorted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 44,306 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust hanger corroded off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear beam axle slightly distorted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,605 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,189 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

unable to check o/s rear wheel bearing - brake binding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,028 miles

o/s front tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Fail 18 Sep 2010 42,028 miles

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

engine oil level over maximum mark.

o/s front tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 39,496 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,072 miles

all tyre pressures low,10 psi in o/s rear. Pumped up all tyres before test

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,006 miles

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

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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FX51 SMD is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FX51 SMD, 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 FX51 SMD registered?

FX51 SMD is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 SMD safe to buy?

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