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GU51 YWB

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YWB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 143,791 miles

rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 9 Dec 2024 142,547 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,137 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

N/s handbrake performance low.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 120,838 miles

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

parking brake application uneven, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,769 miles

parking brake application uneven, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Oct 2020 110,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,734 miles

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,481 miles

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

both headlamp lenses poor

Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both headlamp lenses poor

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,502 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,411 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,783 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,454 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,092 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,637 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 YWB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

GU51 YWB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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