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SG51 FAJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both of (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both of (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust manifold corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 122,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,187 miles

Front brake pads approx. 3-4 mm

Fail 27 Sep 2012 97,187 miles

Front brake pads approx. 3-4 mm

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,325 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 83,324 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,330 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,330 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,115 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,110 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,091 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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SG51 FAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG51 FAJ, 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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SG51 FAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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