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VK51 UTJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank overflow pipe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,293 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,656 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 58,529 miles

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

Slight Split Offside Wiper

Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,524 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight Split Offside Wiper

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,024 miles

headlights deteiated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 51,603 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,603 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,223 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 UTJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

VK51 UTJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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