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LY51 NJV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 NJV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 125,218 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 125,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn upper bush half missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

EML on

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Steering wheel cover removed. Too loose and slipping affecting safe steering.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 116,896 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at joint before rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,780 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 107,780 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 105,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 100,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,844 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 69,814 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,506 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,569 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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LY51 NJV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY51 NJV, 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 LY51 NJV registered?

LY51 NJV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LY51 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 NJV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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