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RK51 FET

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FET
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,589 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 53,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2025 46,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 46,259 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,120 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 40,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 39,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,106 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 33,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,123 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,724 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,892 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 25,892 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,571 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,870 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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RK51 FET is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK51 FET, 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 RK51 FET registered?

RK51 FET is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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