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VK51 XME

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,542 mi
Last recorded43,542 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,239 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,906 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 26 May 2023 17,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Wiper blades defective

Pass 4 Jan 2022 17,451 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))

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 30 Oct 2020 17,134 miles

Central Rear Seat missing

Centre brake light does not work

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 16,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,117 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,687 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner & outer shoulders

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,029 miles

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

small cracks in all four tyres sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2013 11,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 10,781 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 9,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 7,925 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 6,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,358 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 XME is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

VK51 XME is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is VK51 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 XME shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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