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RK51 VPX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VPX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 85,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 85,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

engine management malfunction light is on

Pass 30 May 2018 76,029 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 76,029 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 70,499 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges - nearing wear bars

Pass 23 May 2016 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn off inner zero (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn off inner zero (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Very poor image Lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes slight binding more to offside.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,750 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,977 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,959 miles

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

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

both rear tyres exssesive cracked outer wall.175/65.r14.82t.good/year

nearside side repeaters lens missing

offside side repeaters lens missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,699 miles

Advice:Both Rear and Near Side Front tyres are cracking from inner and outer edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,499 miles

small cracks in walls of all four tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,231 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,400 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 VPX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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