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VN51 EKO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,373 mi
Last recorded49,373 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 EKO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 49,373 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 49,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2024 48,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 48,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,576 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 15 Nov 2022 47,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,370 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 47,366 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,651 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,009 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,053 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,923 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 32,927 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,095 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 26,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 21,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,836 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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VN51 EKO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN51 EKO, 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 VN51 EKO?

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What year was VN51 EKO registered?

VN51 EKO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is VN51 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 EKO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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