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RA51 LWY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 LWY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,540 miles

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2024 116,282 miles

under side as age related corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside as age related corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,473 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 100,148 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,574 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil level low

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2015 90,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

p/s belt worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 85,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 22 Nov 2014 85,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 22 Nov 2013 81,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,853 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel nuts are not visable

Fail 23 Nov 2012 76,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,205 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2011 69,199 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,238 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,088 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,165 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,844 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 25,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RA51 LWY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 995cc 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 RA51 LWY, 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 RA51 LWY registered?

RA51 LWY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is RA51 LWY safe to buy?

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