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SY51 VFJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,025 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,017 miles

Brake pedal spongy and little reserve travel (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps led lamps fitted wrong image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,991 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged tank breather pipe corroded and split (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake application uneven 30% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S AND O/S R ()

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 79,453 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S AND O/S R ()

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,471 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,850 miles

both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,480 miles

Engine Idle High

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine Idle High

Engine Management Light On

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,640 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 45,260 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,260 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,060 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 35,016 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 29,762 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,762 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front antiroll links bushes perished

Pass 29 Sep 2005 16,445 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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SY51 VFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY51 VFJ, 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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What year was SY51 VFJ registered?

SY51 VFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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