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OV51 VPJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

190,163 mi
Last recorded190,163 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 190,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 187,804 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 187,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 185,732 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 183,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured in 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 183,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured in 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 180,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 177,502 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 177,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 172,910 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 166,397 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 159,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 159,780 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 151,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 144,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 124,866 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to perish and castlate on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust bracket lower fixing cracked ok for mot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,262 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,386 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 72,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,496 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,399 miles

Both front tyres getting close to legal limit †N /S wiper blade starting to split

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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OV51 VPJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OV51 VPJ, 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 OV51 VPJ registered?

OV51 VPJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is OV51 VPJ safe to buy?

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