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LM51 AEF

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,532 mi
Last recorded58,532 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AEF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 57,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,909 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,292 miles

Rear both sides have cracked side walls

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,074 miles

Exhaust has corrosion throughout

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Inner rack joints not clearly visible

Offside headlamp damaged but still secure

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,074 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has corrosion throughout

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Inner rack joints not clearly visible

Offside headlamp damaged but still secure

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,124 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,600 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,600 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,919 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 44,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,356 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,667 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,251 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 39,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,893 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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LM51 AEF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM51 AEF, 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 LM51 AEF registered?

LM51 AEF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is LM51 AEF safe to buy?

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