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NU51 KFV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

46,712 mi
Last recorded46,712 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 KFV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,712 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2026 46,711 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,094 miles

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

General underbody corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,364 miles

General underbody corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 45,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

General underbody corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 44,688 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 44,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,131 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underbody

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,609 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,584 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,849 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 41,201 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,411 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 40,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 39,579 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 39,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,887 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,126 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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NU51 KFV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NU51 KFV, 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 NU51 KFV registered?

NU51 KFV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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