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PJ51 MVP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,181 mi
Last recorded55,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 MVP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 55,181 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm and shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm and shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear back seats not installed

Rear both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (no play)

under side rear of vehicle corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,363 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 46,969 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,804 miles

both outer sills, both floor to sills, o/s rear quadrant, rear subframe, n/s rear inner wheel arch and o/s rear sill end all corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills, both floor to sills, o/s rear quadrant, rear subframe, n/s rear inner wheel arch and o/s rear sill end all corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2020 43,307 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 42,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,842 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,625 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,043 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,375 miles

both rear quadrants corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,679 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,107 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 32,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 31,019 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,478 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,888 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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PJ51 MVP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 PJ51 MVP, 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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PJ51 MVP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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