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LF51 UTE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,598 mi
Last recorded97,598 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UTE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,598 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 97,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 89,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 81,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 72,323 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 63,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,743 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 41,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,171 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2017 34,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,607 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 25,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 20,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 16,464 miles

battery faulty

Fail 26 Jan 2012 14,739 miles

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

o/s/f door and wing damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2012 14,739 miles

o/s/f door and wing damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 10,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 8,602 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 UTE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc 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 UTE, 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 LF51 UTE registered?

LF51 UTE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LF51 UTE safe to buy?

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