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SM51 VYB

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,840 mi
Last recorded116,840 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 VYB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 116,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 112,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front subframe corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 112,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Bumper insecure ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear to middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front subframe corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 108,081 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Front subframe corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/s/f wing damaged.

N/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 25 May 2016 108,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Front subframe corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

N/s/f wing damaged.

N/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 28 May 2015 101,179 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 101,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 93,983 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PAS pipes corroded

Rear axel bushes perished

Variouis under body corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 93,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

PAS pipes corroded

Rear axel bushes perished

Variouis under body corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 87,146 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 8 May 2013 87,144 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Front brake discs worn.

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 9 May 2012 80,647 miles

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

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

power steering pipes rusty

rust forming on under floor /chasis

Fail 9 May 2012 80,646 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

power steering pipes rusty

rust forming on under floor /chasis

Pass 9 May 2011 73,884 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 145,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 104,937 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,006 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,286 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked in sidewall,not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,129 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 VYB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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