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GV51 HRU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,652 mi
Last recorded97,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,652 miles

General light corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,076 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,114 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front brakes back plates corroded

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,719 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

suspension 'low & hard'

Fail 20 Oct 2020 69,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

suspension 'low & hard'

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

front brake back plates corroded

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

o/s front fog lamp lens cracked

rear wiper ineffective

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,854 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

front brakes back plates corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,852 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

front brakes back plates corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,009 miles

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

brake back plates corroded

considerable corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake back plates corroded

considerable corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,416 miles

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

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake discs corroded

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,725 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corrorded

rear brake discs corrorded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 48,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,319 miles

rear disc corroded slightly on inner face

Fail 23 Nov 2009 40,319 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

anti roll bar bushes perished and split

front discs corroded on inner face

n\s\f brake slightly binding

rear disc corroded slightly on inner face

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,049 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,022 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

slight corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,628 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,058 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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GV51 HRU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV51 HRU, 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 GV51 HRU registered?

GV51 HRU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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