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PY51 JTU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,089 mi
Last recorded97,089 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 JTU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 97,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 94,600 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,204 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,487 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,428 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 81,428 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,230 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 71,230 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,384 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,083 miles

under vehicle slight rust

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 37,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 14,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,484 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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PY51 JTU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PY51 JTU, 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 PY51 JTU registered?

PY51 JTU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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