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VN51 OPY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,230 mi
Last recorded102,230 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OPY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,851 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 68,233 miles

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 68,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 60,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,550 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,715 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 36,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,173 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,957 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,369 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 24,160 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,633 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 OPY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPY, 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 VN51 OPY registered?

VN51 OPY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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