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OV51 VPK

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,801 mi
Last recorded72,801 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VPK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,801 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 72,800 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,576 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 75,495 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 51,020 miles

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

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

Rear under body has corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2020 40,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 35,976 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,063 miles

both rear tyres perishing, made in 2001

Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perishing, made in 2001

Pass 1 Apr 2016 33,793 miles

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

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

Offside side repeater lense missing but ok for MOT

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside side repeater lense missing but ok for MOT

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,849 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,298 miles

offside repeater lens missing, ok for MOT

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,883 miles

both rear tyres perishing, made in 2001

offside side repeater cover missing, ok for MOT as does not flash white

Pass 29 Nov 2010 22,819 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,362 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 17,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,795 miles

Rear Registration Plate Lamp Loose in Apeture

Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 12,768 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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OV51 VPK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPK, 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 OV51 VPK registered?

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

Is OV51 VPK safe to buy?

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