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MK51 EEW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 EEW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,863 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler hose corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished (cracked)..... ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,155 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 103,049 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,452 miles

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

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,014 miles

Front lower radiator support beam corroded,,,( not part of a load bearing structure)

Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,014 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower radiator support beam corroded,,,( not part of a load bearing structure)

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,213 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr outer sill excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,528 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,006 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,077 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 83,988 miles

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

2 front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,086 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 73,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 59,432 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,314 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,314 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,088 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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MK51 EEW 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 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK51 EEW, 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 MK51 EEW registered?

MK51 EEW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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