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PL51 LWM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,869 mi
Last recorded125,869 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 LWM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 125,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, outer sill inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

damage to body

Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

damage to body

Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,604 miles

Body/ suspension/ rear springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

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

Offside Front Bumper/ headlight damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,567 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Body/ suspension/ rear springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged

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

Offside Front Bumper/ headlight damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,722 miles

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

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

front bumper, offside headlight damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2019 122,687 miles

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

front bumper, offside headlight damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,672 miles

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

Offside Front bumper and light damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,238 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,401 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,751 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,115 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake lineings to be rechecked all round in 60 days.

vehicle has had wheel tracking.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,115 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake lineings to be rechecked all round in 60 days.

vehicle has had wheel tracking.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 72,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 49,066 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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PL51 LWM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PL51 LWM, 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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PL51 LWM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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