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RA51 PWV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,648 mi
Last recorded124,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 PWV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,648 miles

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

body under sealed

Fail 20 Jan 2026 124,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

body under sealed

Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,102 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2024 108,538 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear body corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 108,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

front end slightly damaged plus rear bumper

whole underside / all underside components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 98,722 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/ & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,187 miles

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

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,353 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 95,353 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 89,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 85,649 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 85,649 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,252 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,252 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2016 72,779 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner seals corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,543 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,781 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,003 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer system seems to have a leak from the reservoir area

Pass 29 Oct 2011 51,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,235 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 39,235 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,347 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,226 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,218 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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RA51 PWV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA51 PWV, 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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RA51 PWV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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