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SM51 LCA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,025 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 53,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,928 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 46,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Section of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Section of main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,893 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 44,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 42,684 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 42,684 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,808 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 37,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 35,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,790 miles

Fuel filler pipes heavily corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,538 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,973 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,956 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 LCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

SM51 LCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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