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GU51 ZYK

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,665 mi
Last recorded135,665 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZYK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,665 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 133,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 121,340 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,460 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,883 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,883 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **STRONG ADVISE** (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,656 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 40,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,813 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perished.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre badly worn on edge, step pattern tyre.

Offside front tyre badly worn ,bald on edge, step pattern tyre.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,438 miles

both wiper inserts split

Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,479 miles

front discs corroded

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 ZYK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK registered?

GU51 ZYK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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