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VK51 XNL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout

Long parking brake travel

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 107,808 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout

Long parking brake travel

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 103,843 miles

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

Long parking brake travel

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear outer sill corroded and general corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,605 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Long parking brake travel

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear outer sill corroded and general corrosion throughout

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,977 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion throughout

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded and general corrosion throughout

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear lens damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,467 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perrished

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,848 miles

EML on

Front anti roll bar drop links bushes split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,257 miles

EML on

front antiroll bar drop link bushes perrished

headlight lenses poor

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,503 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 54,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,418 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 17,628 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 XNL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

VK51 XNL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is VK51 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 XNL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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