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SP51 VYJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,579 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 89,561 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,124 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 78,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing fuel filler pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,931 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,553 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 61,806 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,947 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,662 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 31,955 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre structure showing signs of seperation

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 VYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

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

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