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MV51 VZW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,202 mi
Last recorded99,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 VZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,202 miles

Suspension corroded front to back

Under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,919 miles

exhaust system has a minor leak

underbody and all components have general corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,959 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower engine bay side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion throughout

Fail 17 Jul 2021 87,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower engine bay side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Jul 2020 81,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle pivot bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion under/around vehicle.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,399 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,892 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,600 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,599 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both noisy (2.6.1)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,818 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,093 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,499 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,499 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,669 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 20,212 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 VZW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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