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ML51 KAJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,496 mi
Last recorded159,496 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 KAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 159,496 miles

Front Headlamp aims and pattern getting poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,478 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 145,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 128,280 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 111,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 111,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,991 miles

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

Offside mirror housing has slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sump corroded however its not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend further inspection/replace, also offside is binding slighty (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 83,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recomend further inspection/replace, also offside is binding slighty (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recomend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil sump as slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen as a small chip in the nearside lower corner

Fail 13 Jun 2014 69,595 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screen as a small chip in the nearside lower corner

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 63,611 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,994 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,748 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,493 miles

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 12 Nov 2007 14,868 miles

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 15 Nov 2006 12,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 8,848 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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ML51 KAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML51 KAJ, 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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ML51 KAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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