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SM51 FPX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 FPX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 174,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust kat very noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2013 174,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust kat very noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2012 169,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 162,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 149,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 137,327 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 137,327 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2008 119,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 119,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 99,452 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,631 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

No clutch pedal rubber

Parking brake needs adjustment

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 22 Oct 2005 68,371 miles

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

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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SM51 FPX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM51 FPX, 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 SM51 FPX registered?

SM51 FPX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2001.

Is SM51 FPX safe to buy?

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