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GK51 YXW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

all backplates corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2026 58,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

all backplates corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 58,082 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 57,604 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 57,604 miles

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on , on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 56,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,239 miles

underneath of vehicle in a rusty condition

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,215 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,309 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from rear view mirror

Front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Front bumper impact damage

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,096 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2016 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,626 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front cross member damaged.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle showing signs of rust underneath.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 50,626 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front bumper not fully secured.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front cross member damaged.

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle showing signs of rust underneath.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,990 miles

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

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

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

front bumper not fully secured

panel damage to nearside rear door panel

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,974 miles

impact damage to nearside rear door panel

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

impact damage to nearside rear door panel

Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,934 miles

both front anti-roll bar link rubber have slight perishment

front number plate has some water damage(still legible)

offside rear tyre sidewall begining to delaminate/crack

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,972 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,972 miles

Front bumper insecure

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,569 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,783 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,515 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 33,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,455 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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GK51 YXW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 GK51 YXW, 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 GK51 YXW registered?

GK51 YXW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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