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VN51 OPZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 OPZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,870 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,135 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 114,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,184 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

o/s/ & n/s/f suspension arm bushes worn

rear number plate letters

rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,288 miles

front tyres differ to rear

Fail 29 Oct 2018 107,288 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested major leak of gases h.c too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust middle section corroded

front tyres differ to rear

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,710 miles

exhaust corroding

front coil springs corroding

front subframe corroded

ns amd os rear inner sills corroding

ns and os front anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2017 102,689 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. ns (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (8.2.2)

ns amd os rear inner sills corroding

exhaust corroding

front coil springs corroding

front subframe corroded

ns and os front anti roll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

ns and os front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nsf pads low

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,865 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,865 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,331 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both front botoom arm rear bushes deteriorated

brake pipes have plastic coating

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,331 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns front tyre (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both front botoom arm rear bushes deteriorated

brake pipes have plastic coating

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

osf tyre close to legal limit

rear wiper not clearing the screen

Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,024 miles

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)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,024 miles

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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 84,525 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,205 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2012 80,205 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2011 77,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,327 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,270 miles

brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

exhaust corroding

front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Jun 2007 58,949 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.o/s/f wing damaged slightly †3.Anti roll bar link rubbers perishing †4.Brake discs wearing & corroding, pads not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2007 58,949 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.o/s/f wing damaged slightly †3.Anti roll bar link rubbers perishing †4.Brake discs wearing & corroding, pads not checked

Pass 8 Apr 2006 24,736 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 OPZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OPZ, 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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VN51 OPZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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