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MV51 FVA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,548 mi
Last recorded128,548 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 FVA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 128,548 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 124,896 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,498 miles

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

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

wiper ends split

Fail 7 Aug 2014 117,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

wiper ends split

Fail 10 Jul 2014 117,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

upper center stop light inop

Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

upper center stop light inop

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,348 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 32,300 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,581 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 65,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 39,158 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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MV51 FVA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV51 FVA, 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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MV51 FVA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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