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SP51 YKC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,231 mi
Last recorded150,231 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 YKC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,231 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Rear brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 2 Feb 2016 150,197 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Rear brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 5 Feb 2015 144,252 miles

both front wishbones(rear) bushes splitting

corrosion on both front to brake pipes at rear

engine check lamp on

front anti roll bar linkages bushes splitting

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 3 Feb 2015 144,214 miles

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

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

both front wishbones(rear) bushes splitting

corrosion on both front to brake pipes at rear

engine check lamp on

front anti roll bar linkages bushes splitting

nearside parking brake performance a lot lower than offside 89 n/s 163 o/s

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 136,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

corrosion at nearside rear sill

engine check lamp on

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 18 Jan 2013 130,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

webbing slightly damaged on nearside front seat belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 123,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust hangars broken but exhaust still sufficiently supported

nsf brake disc corroded

rear exhaust section at fixing joint corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 123,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust hangars broken but exhaust still sufficiently supported

nsf brake disc corroded

rear exhaust section at fixing joint corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,102 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Jan 2011 116,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jan 2010 107,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 107,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,008 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 100,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 88,232 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 88,232 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 56,257 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 56,257 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 YKC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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