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HJ51 UWL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,733 mi
Last recorded160,733 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 UWL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 160,733 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2025 153,659 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 135,725 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2023 135,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,090 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The A/C condenser is in poor condition.

The front exhaust joint is corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The A/C condenser is in poor condition.

The front exhaust joint is corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2021 108,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3mm and at inner edge

Offside Front f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

a/c radiator is poor

front lower arm bushes are perished

underside is rusty in places

Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is worn to 3mm and at inner edge

Offside Front f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

a/c radiator is poor

front lower arm bushes are perished

underside is rusty in places

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,024 miles

A/C condenser core in poor condition

Anti roll bar link arm bushes split and poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath rusty including suspension components

exhaust system noted rusty

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre has approx 2mm of tread left

Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,024 miles

A/C condenser core in poor condition

Anti roll bar link arm bushes split and poor condition

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath rusty including suspension components

exhaust system noted rusty

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre has approx 2mm of tread left

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,180 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 75,531 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,393 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight rumble

Fail 26 Aug 2015 51,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight rumble

Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,188 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 33,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,070 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,544 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,245 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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HJ51 UWL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold 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 HJ51 UWL, 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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HJ51 UWL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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