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VK51 ETJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ETJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,204 miles

Accident damage to offside rear 1/4 panel,rear bumper,nearside rear outer sill and offside rear lamp assy

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 71,053 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorber bushes perishing

nearside front drop link bushes perishing

offside front drop link perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,557 miles

Both rear shocks rubber bush perishing

Front drop links rubber bush perishing

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,440 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 65,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,309 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 63,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,551 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 50,033 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,518 miles

Engine management fault warning light illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,518 miles

Engine management fault warning light illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,186 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,508 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,256 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 29,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,252 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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VK51 ETJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VK51 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

VK51 ETJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VK51 ETJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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