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LF51 UPA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,932 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 120,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,727 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 111,727 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,781 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 92,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,573 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,334 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,257 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,034 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,773 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,940 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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LF51 UPA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LF51 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 UPA registered?

LF51 UPA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LF51 UPA safe to buy?

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