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OY51 FBJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,554 mi
Last recorded165,554 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 165,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 165,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,192 miles

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

underside has some corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 158,398 miles

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

underside has some corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2019 158,085 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside has some corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 150,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 145,696 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 145,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 137,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 137,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,607 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,315 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has a cut advised to be changed

Pass 7 Sep 2013 112,676 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 104,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,147 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,549 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,038 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 72,016 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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OY51 FBJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OY51 FBJ, 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 OY51 FBJ registered?

OY51 FBJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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