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SL51 SBU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,327 mi
Last recorded109,327 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,327 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak engine compartment

Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,326 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak engine compartment

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,553 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Full Exhaust System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,355 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 90,199 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 90,199 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,118 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,278 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,221 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroding.

nearside front bumper securing clips damaged but not seriously affecting bumper security

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre cracking along tread but not exposing any cords.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroding.

nearside front bumper securing clips damaged but not seriously affecting bumper security

nearside rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre cracking along tread but not exposing any cords.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and rear bumpers damaged but still adequately supported.

oil leak from engine sump plug.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 65,553 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and rear bumpers damaged but still adequately supported.

oil leak from engine sump plug.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,045 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,406 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,066 miles

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2008 36,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,770 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 SBU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

SL51 SBU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is SL51 SBU safe to buy?

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