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RK51 FSY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,006 mi
Last recorded140,006 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FSY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 140,006 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))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 128,444 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 128,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 123,162 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 123,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,623 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 116,623 miles

Brake valve locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 108,640 miles

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2014 103,801 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Feb 2013 95,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2013 95,667 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,043 miles

Both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,043 miles

Both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,629 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 42,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,355 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,355 miles

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

excessive travel on hand brake

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 FSY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK51 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

RK51 FSY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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