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GV51 HWT

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HWT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 112,556 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,298 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 111,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,028 miles

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 28 Oct 2022 108,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,269 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 93,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 87,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,193 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both sides front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 74,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,628 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,573 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,680 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,311 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,228 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,943 miles

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

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 HWT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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