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MV51 XLU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,314 mi
Last recorded54,314 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 XLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 54,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 52,630 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 52,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 51,380 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 51,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and underarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,067 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,215 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,787 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,904 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 40,354 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,949 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,135 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,989 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,948 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,446 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 16,319 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 XLU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MV51 XLU, 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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What year was MV51 XLU registered?

MV51 XLU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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