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LR51 VUV

2001 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VUV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 143,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 143,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 141,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 141,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 137,224 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,905 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,818 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,193 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 81,193 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,281 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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LR51 VUV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LR51 VUV, 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 LR51 VUV registered?

LR51 VUV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is LR51 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VUV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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