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VK51 CWU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

195,023 mi
Last recorded195,023 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 CWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 195,023 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,752 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 185,750 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust back box not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 176,063 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 176,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 168,743 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2022 168,686 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front and offside rear 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2021 162,727 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 162,725 miles

Emissions not tested no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 150,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 142,592 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2018 142,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,137 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,136 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Feb 2016 124,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

center exhaust mounting part broken and corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

oil leak transmission

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,500 miles

center exhaust mounting part broken and corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

oil leak transmission

Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 110,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 102,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 72,948 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,948 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 64,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 58,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,322 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 46,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres low and side walls perished

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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VK51 CWU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 VK51 CWU, 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 VK51 CWU registered?

VK51 CWU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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