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MK51 LWM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,090 mi
Last recorded89,090 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LWM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,090 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 88,852 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 88,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,846 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,842 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 88,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,158 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 82,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,976 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,134 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,134 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,885 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 40,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,111 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 37,111 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LWM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

Is MK51 LWM safe to buy?

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