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MK51 XWU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 140,465 miles

both headlamp lens deteriorated-both front anti roll bar link bushes perished-exhaust corroded and has minor leak-under vehicle corroded/covered by substance-both rear inner to outer sills covered by substance-sills distorted

both rear coil springs corroded-both rear tyres outer walls perished-both front suspension arms corroded-wishbone bushes perished-n/s/f tyre wearing low-all shocker casings corroded-flexi hose ferrules corroded-front brake pads wearing low

drivers door hinge corroded-rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2019 137,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,042 miles

inner sills coroded exhaust corroded and slightly blowin

Pass 27 Jan 2017 129,251 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 123,289 miles

front bumper slightly insecure.

surface corosion under body.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 120,169 miles

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

front bumper out line but not inscure.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 116,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 116,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,070 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 96,198 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,458 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 90,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 82,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,462 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 69,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 69,900 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 44,435 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 44,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both wiper blades are partly split.

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 XWU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

MK51 XWU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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