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SP51 SZL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 SZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested axle dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fouling plastic tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable spring mount corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 93,355 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,907 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 90,907 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,906 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 82,905 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front gasket (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,526 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2015 76,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,708 miles

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

both rear tyres near the wearbands

em light indicates a fault

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2014 72,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres near the wearbands

em light indicates a fault

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,396 miles

both rear tyres near wearbands

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,034 miles

both front to rear(at flexi)and both front (at flexi)greased

both number plates deteriating

both rear brake pipes at hub corroding

engine management light on

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,445 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge indicating adjustment required

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,119 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,430 miles

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

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

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

nearside fronttyre worn more on both shoulders

offside front tyre worn bald on outer shouler

Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,554 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 SZL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP51 SZL, 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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SP51 SZL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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