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LV51 WAU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,541 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 5 Jul 2025 125,178 miles

HEADLAMPS GLASS'S DETERIORATED

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 13 Jul 2024 121,472 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 121,472 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 116,469 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,400 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases gasket between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,979 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,841 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,134 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 105,134 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,414 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 98,414 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,571 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 75,161 miles

slight deterioration of front number plate

Fail 8 Jun 2011 75,161 miles

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

slight deterioration of front number plate

Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,929 miles

slight wear to front breake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2010 69,929 miles

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

slight wear to front breake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,889 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,408 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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LV51 WAU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV51 WAU, 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 LV51 WAU registered?

LV51 WAU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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