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MK51 PKJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,120 mi
Last recorded58,120 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 58,120 miles

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

whole underside slightly corroded

whole vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2025 58,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

whole underside slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,103 miles

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

whole vehicle slightly corroded underneath

Fail 1 Jun 2023 58,096 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s innersill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2021 58,055 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 58,055 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,050 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 58,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,931 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,049 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,665 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,601 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 21,853 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 13,791 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 PKJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PKJ, 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 MK51 PKJ registered?

MK51 PKJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is MK51 PKJ safe to buy?

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