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MT51 EPY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 EPY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,040 miles

both front bottom arms corroded

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2025 83,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both drop links (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

both front bottom arms corroded

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,652 miles

all under vehicle suspension components are corroded slightly

Fail 4 Dec 2024 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

all under vehicle suspension components are corroded slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,666 miles

all under vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2022 74,240 miles

all under vehicle has surface corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 74,240 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,701 miles

all 4 coil springs are corroded

all under vehicle body has slight corrosion

exhaust centre section is slightly holed and corroded

fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,306 miles

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 19 Nov 2020 70,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,339 miles

exhaust centre section slight leak of gasses

nsf tyre on limit

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2018 63,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 63,629 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,940 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 59,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,192 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,380 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,950 miles

O/s/r and n/s/r axle bushs worn slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,386 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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MT51 EPY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT51 EPY, 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 MT51 EPY registered?

MT51 EPY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is MT51 EPY safe to buy?

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