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GL51 RGV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 RGV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 133,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 122,389 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 106,588 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,953 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 90,953 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,429 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,997 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 53,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front headlights oxidizing / dirty but light output still ok

Pass 30 Nov 2017 53,551 miles

front brake discs have rusty braking surfaces

front exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,148 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,641 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,498 miles

slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,759 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,758 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,358 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,215 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,366 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 30,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,406 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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GL51 RGV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL51 RGV, 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 GL51 RGV registered?

GL51 RGV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GL51 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 RGV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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