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PN51 VXW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

130,918 mi
Last recorded130,918 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 130,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 130,918 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 121,128 miles

General corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2023 110,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 94,562 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,387 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 81,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,001 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 70,785 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,716 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,208 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,020 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 49,962 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,514 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 39,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,815 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,703 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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PN51 VXW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 PN51 VXW, 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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What year was PN51 VXW registered?

PN51 VXW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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