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PK51 ELU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,722 mi
Last recorded115,722 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 ELU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 115,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

body corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,579 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 110,578 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 105,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2021 105,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2020 104,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cable (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear back box corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,135 miles

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

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

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

Surface rust on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted Link arm bushes have slight cracking but no play (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 99,960 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts, lipped. (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,115 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,389 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 71,330 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,314 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing and splitting

hand brake lever high travel

n/side front steering arm slight play

o/side rear brake slight bind when turning wheel

o/side rear wing damage no sharp edges

under vehicle very dry and starting to corrode

Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,314 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing and splitting

hand brake lever high travel

n/side front steering arm slight play

o/side rear brake slight bind when turning wheel

o/side rear wing damage no sharp edges

under vehicle very dry and starting to corrode

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 62,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,957 miles

Both front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,531 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,242 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 35,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 24,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 21,513 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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PK51 ELU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PK51 ELU, 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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PK51 ELU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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