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OY51 FCL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,208 mi
Last recorded199,208 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 FCL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2024 199,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Low on edge and perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on edge and perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 190,185 miles

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

Both Headlights deteriorated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2022 178,689 miles

Both Headlights deteriorated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 166,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 166,991 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly corroded[needs changing] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 160,564 miles

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

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

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

Hand brake lever has long travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 160,563 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres very badly cracked showing cords 195/50R15 82V NEXEN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Hand brake lever has long travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen has small stone chip

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 23 Feb 2018 153,023 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 153,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 148,100 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 143,612 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 132,535 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 132,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 122,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,824 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2012 116,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,754 miles

hand brakelever high

Pass 11 Mar 2010 94,725 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 94,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

squeek from engine bay

Fail 12 Mar 2009 80,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

squeek from engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,707 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 62,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,951 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 FCL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY51 FCL, 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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OY51 FCL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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