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MV51 VZU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VZU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,403 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 81,839 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 81,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 77,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,920 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,061 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,249 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,003 miles

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

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 VZU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue 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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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