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PK51 LSL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,747 mi
Last recorded149,747 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 LSL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 149,747 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bolt head welded to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 147,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 147,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 144,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached lock nut not pinned (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,223 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,048 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 134,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 132,639 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 124,951 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 124,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall showing signs of run flat but still within limits

Offside Front wearing on outer edge but within limits

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel filler neck and breather corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall showing signs of run flat but still within limits

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

Offside Front wearing on outer edge but within limits

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fuel filler neck and breather corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,588 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,934 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 100,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 94,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,228 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,413 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

long handbrake travel

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 58,086 miles

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

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,160 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 23 Dec 2006 40,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 34,862 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 LSL 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 76.9%.

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 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 PK51 LSL, 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 LSL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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