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LM51 VYJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 57,418 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,370 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,641 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced genral corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,981 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,577 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch trim missing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,527 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,658 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 39,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,965 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 33,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,787 miles

front disc pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,037 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 20,645 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,782 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

LM51 VYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LM51 VYJ safe to buy?

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