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OV51 VRP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,226 mi
Last recorded142,226 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 VRP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 142,226 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 142,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low OS+NS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS+NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 139,903 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 139,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2014 132,755 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 132,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 126,512 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 126,504 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 121,056 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 121,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 114,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,633 miles

N/S/F SEAT BELT BUCKLE CASING

Pass 1 Dec 2008 91,242 miles

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,582 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 70,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2005 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VRP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV51 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

OV51 VRP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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