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MV51 WVJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,232 mi
Last recorded147,232 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 WVJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 147,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front body panel damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2019 145,586 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front body panel damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2018 143,785 miles

Coil spring corroded front/rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 143,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded front/rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 137,730 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,506 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,389 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 120,387 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,117 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 96,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,332 miles

front number plate starting to fade still readable at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2009 76,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate starting to fade still readable at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,977 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,324 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 WVJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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