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SL51 EXN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 EXN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,038 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 62,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 57,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,623 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 47,432 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 47,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 45,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 42,746 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,853 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 41,448 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 40,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,995 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 38,291 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 38,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 36,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,724 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 30,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 27,904 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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SL51 EXN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SL51 EXN, 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 SL51 EXN registered?

SL51 EXN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SL51 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 EXN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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