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GU51 RDZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 RDZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,763 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 85,408 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 84,977 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,017 miles

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

all underneath car rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central brake light Not working

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

Rear bumper damaged

all underneath car rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,209 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 77,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 77,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bushes perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,846 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 71,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,589 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 69,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,169 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 52,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,746 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,183 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,326 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 40,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,474 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,383 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 RDZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU51 RDZ, 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 GU51 RDZ registered?

GU51 RDZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GU51 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 RDZ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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