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RG51 FAU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,886 mi
Last recorded93,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 93,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,589 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 84,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyre tread depth close to legal limit of 1.6mm. Nearside Front at 2mm. Offside Front at 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,142 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,467 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion outer faces of rear brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,547 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,498 miles

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

advanced deterioration wear & corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,078 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,265 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RG51 FAU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RG51 FAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG51 FAU registered?

RG51 FAU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RG51 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FAU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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