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RK51 VZR

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VZR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,921 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,520 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 80,520 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2023 79,845 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 79,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 79,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,627 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,731 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 71,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,142 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,972 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 51,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,322 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 42,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,874 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 37,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,900 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 23,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,092 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,674 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 VZR is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

RK51 VZR is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is RK51 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VZR shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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