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GV51 HSE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HSE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 116,756 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipes corroding / sill covers fitted / under body corrosion

headlights / o/s/f drop link bushes / corrosion on coil springs x front shocks x suspension units

Fail 4 Apr 2018 116,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipes corroding / sill covers fitted / under body corrosion

headlights / o/s/f drop link bushes / corrosion on coil springs x front shocks x suspension units

Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 106,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,700 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

Both head lamps deteriorated.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front number plate damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,107 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp aim pattern poor

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,773 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 76,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,059 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT PLATE

O/S/R BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 26 Feb 2011 67,658 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside headlamp beam image weak with a slightly distorted "kick off".

Rear bushes perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bushes perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,711 miles

o/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,980 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HSE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV51 HSE, 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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GV51 HSE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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