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SM51 LBY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,121 mi
Last recorded143,121 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 LBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 143,121 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both brake pipes to flexis covered in heavy under seal

Front Both drop links have slight movement

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear Both inner sills corroded

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease

Under body corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,878 miles

Front Both brake pipes covered in underseal

Offside Front Cv boot has slight pin hole

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Oil leak

Rear Coil springs corroded

Under body corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,346 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 132,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 125,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 114,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,398 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 108,398 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,568 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,524 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,566 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,956 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 81,836 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake travel

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,071 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 74,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,062 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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SM51 LBY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LBY, 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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SM51 LBY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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