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GY51 WVU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,893 mi
Last recorded129,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WVU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 129,893 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 123,676 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 8 May 2013 116,702 miles

n/s floor pan corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s floor pan corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre inner wall has slight damage not exposing cords

Fail 8 May 2013 116,702 miles

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

n/s floor pan corroded

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s floor pan corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r tyre inner wall has slight damage not exposing cords

Pass 1 May 2012 109,508 miles

rear n/s o/s brake backing plates corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 109,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s o/s brake backing plates corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 102,835 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 102,835 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2010 94,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 94,478 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 78,543 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,246 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 64,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 45,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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GY51 WVU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY51 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

GY51 WVU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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