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SP51 SZG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,873 mi
Last recorded105,873 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SZG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,873 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,859 miles

Engine light on

Pass 29 May 2013 86,735 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 86,722 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,728 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

handbrake cables brackets corroded and broken

rear brakes require attention

rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

handbrake cables brackets corroded and broken

rear brakes require attention

rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,664 miles

rear brake bind

Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,571 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 68,571 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 63,970 miles

slight bind n/s/rear brake

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 43,679 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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SP51 SZG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP51 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 SZG registered?

SP51 SZG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SP51 SZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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