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OY51 PKU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 PKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 114,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rattling noise coming from the engine

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,002 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,547 miles

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

Rear axle &components corroded

steering stiff

Fail 2 Nov 2023 85,546 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear axle &components corroded

steering stiff

Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside & components & nearside inner sill very corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 85,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside & components & nearside inner sill very corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,362 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust very corroded

travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Dec 2021 85,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust very corroded

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 84,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear underside & components corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 83,270 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,528 miles

Nearside headlight slightly discoloured on upper half

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

Offside rear axle front bushes slightly deteriorated

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

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly deteriorated

high level brakelight not working

Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside headlight slightly discoloured on upper half

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

Offside rear axle front bushes slightly deteriorated

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

both front droplinks, all bushes slightly deteriorated

high level brakelight not working

Pass 19 May 2016 77,236 miles

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

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

all front droplink bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

Fail 19 May 2016 77,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

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

all front droplink bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,679 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013
Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,894 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,711 miles

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

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,621 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 58,621 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Right mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,659 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,821 miles

Right mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,037 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 PKU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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