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KW51 ABZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 ABZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 144,566 miles

both rear tyres perished and spliting

exhaust blowing around cat

front number plate in poor condtion

rubber missing off clutch pedal

Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,608 miles

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 12 Aug 2015 132,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2014 122,547 miles

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

front bumper secured using cable ties

nsf inner steering rack joint has play

Fail 16 Aug 2014 122,406 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)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf inner steering rack joint has play

front bumper not fully secured

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,724 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 113,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 104,318 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2012 104,318 miles

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 96,057 miles

front bumper loose on its mountings

Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,053 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper loose on its mountings

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,878 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Aug 2009 77,586 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 77,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 68,815 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,313 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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KW51 ABZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KW51 ABZ, 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 KW51 ABZ registered?

KW51 ABZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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