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RK51 HJA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,800 mi
Last recorded157,800 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 157,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 151,856 miles

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 151,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 147,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 147,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 142,104 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 135,943 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 135,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 132,502 miles

Offside Rear registration plate lamp light output reduced but working

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 132,502 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 127,290 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 125,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 112,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,038 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 101,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure Internals (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre old & perished

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,506 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,742 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,929 miles

engine managment light lit

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 55,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 43,684 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 HJA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJA, 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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RK51 HJA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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