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PN51 VZA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,809 mi
Last recorded174,809 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 174,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 174,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 157,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 157,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 143,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 26 Oct 2012 143,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2011 131,810 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 131,810 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side front anti roll bar links started to perish

exhuast leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,792 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 113,700 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 99,216 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 99,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 90,451 miles

near side tyre wall

Fail 4 Dec 2007 90,451 miles

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

near side tyre wall

Pass 25 Nov 2006 80,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 80,069 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 66,975 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 VZA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VZA, 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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PN51 VZA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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