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GY51 OEW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OEW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,955 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 129,410 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,156 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 119,029 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,584 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,583 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 104,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,968 miles

Nearside and Offside front roll bar links deteriated

Nearside head light aim on upper limit. adjuster inoperative. advise replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,314 miles

Front anti rollbar rubber bushes cracking. O/side front tyre getting low on inner edge. Rear brake discs surface corroding at outer edges.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,314 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front anti rollbar rubber bushes cracking. O/side front tyre getting low on inner edge. Rear brake discs surface corroding at outer edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,632 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs worn & slight run out

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 47,685 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 30,853 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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GY51 OEW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY51 OEW, 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 GY51 OEW registered?

GY51 OEW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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