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RK51 VVS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VVS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,287 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 135,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,380 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 130,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,374 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,591 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 117,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 111,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,192 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,107 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 71,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,147 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,670 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,596 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,314 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 VVS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

RK51 VVS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is RK51 VVS safe to buy?

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