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NJ51 WTM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 WTM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 124,918 miles

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

Handbrake lever slightly high

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body and suspension has corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,009 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension has corrosion

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Tested in a wet condition

headlamp lenses misty

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,968 miles

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

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

Headlamp lenses misty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust has corrosion

Under body and suspension has corrosion

tested in a wet condition

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tested in a wet condition

Under body has corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,095 miles

Handbrake lever slightly high

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear centre to rear has temporary exhaust repair

Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,882 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,210 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,904 miles

childseat fitted

rear exhaust blow and deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,717 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,272 miles

under vehicle corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 56,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 54,551 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 51,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,697 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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NJ51 WTM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NJ51 WTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ51 WTM registered?

NJ51 WTM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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