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VK51 LKU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,352 mi
Last recorded49,352 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 49,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 47,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 44,822 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 44,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,055 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 39,993 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 39,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 30,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,399 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 16,399 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,950 miles

small split nearside wiper

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 14,662 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,827 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 12,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 9,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,104 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 6,943 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 LKU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKU, 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

How do I check the history of VK51 LKU?

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What year was VK51 LKU registered?

VK51 LKU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is VK51 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 LKU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK51 LKU have outstanding finance?

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