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VK51 GFO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,700 mi
Last recorded84,700 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GFO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 84,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,927 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 81,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 80,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,843 miles

Offside sill corroded at rear

Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,841 miles

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

Offside sill corroded at rear

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,411 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,328 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,014 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,991 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,471 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when wheel spun.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,430 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 GFO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GFO, 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 VK51 GFO registered?

VK51 GFO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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