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GU51 PXA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,689 mi
Last recorded127,689 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 PXA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 127,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 127,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,677 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,564 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler kneck ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

uderside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 106,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler kneck ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

uderside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,387 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

General Underbody Corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,674 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,519 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,393 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

vehicle structure/suspension heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,461 miles

vehicle structure sub frames & steering components heavy corrosion not excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 66,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,324 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,512 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,262 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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GU51 PXA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU51 PXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 PXA registered?

GU51 PXA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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