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RF51 SWW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,289 mi
Last recorded113,289 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SWW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 113,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 113,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,744 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front bumper damaged

rear bumper panel corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 110,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front bumper damaged

rear bumper panel corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,133 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (175/65 R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,169 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,538 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,362 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,079 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,876 miles

exhaust system rusty

under vehicle body rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,694 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,552 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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RF51 SWW 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 RF51 SWW, 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 RF51 SWW registered?

RF51 SWW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is RF51 SWW safe to buy?

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