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RK51 VRE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,871 mi
Last recorded167,871 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VRE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 167,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 167,871 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 154,228 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 154,228 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 139,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 135,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing uneven .

Pass 23 Mar 2012 119,655 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 119,655 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,974 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 110,972 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2010 99,826 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2009 87,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 77,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,693 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 52,982 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 VRE 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 61.1%.

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

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