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SL51 GCY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,524 mi
Last recorded103,524 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 GCY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 99,585 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,524 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,524 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,341 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2011 70,010 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,853 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,376 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 49,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,329 miles

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

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

offside front wiper torn slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,076 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 GCY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL51 GCY, 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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SL51 GCY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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