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PJ51 UAL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 UAL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,745 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise centre front exh mount

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,741 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise centre front exh mount

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,543 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

advise centre front exh mount

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Fail 5 Dec 2024 74,515 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

advise centre front exh mount

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,937 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 69,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 66,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket detached

headlamps cloudy

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 51,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,856 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,052 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 31,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,741 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 24,118 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 24,118 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,299 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 22,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,869 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 UAL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PJ51 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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