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RK51 VNM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,856 mi
Last recorded109,856 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 109,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 107,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 104,436 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 104,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all front and rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar linkage mounting bushes deteriorated.

Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all front and rear suspension components and associated mountings showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s/f anti roll bar linkage mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 93,183 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,414 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 70,166 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,432 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 10 Mar 2015 66,432 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,723 miles

nearside rear & offside front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,073 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,424 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,286 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 VNM 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 84%.

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 VNM, 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 RK51 VNM registered?

RK51 VNM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is RK51 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VNM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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