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LR51 VVY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VVY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,713 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroding

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link rod rubber bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underbody and components corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,436 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses Misty/Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 70,765 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,516 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 68,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 67,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,895 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,668 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 62,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,276 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,371 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,230 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,689 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,966 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 VVY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 LR51 VVY, 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 LR51 VVY registered?

LR51 VVY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LR51 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VVY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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