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VO51 VVH

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,838 mi
Last recorded154,838 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 VVH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 154,838 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and underbody (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 144,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Subframe corroded but not excessively

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe corroded but not excessively

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 137,393 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 137,393 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,625 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,608 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 127,025 miles

hand brake long travel

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 99,832 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,613 miles

wipers poor

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,673 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 83,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 73,184 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 73,054 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,208 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2008 66,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,778 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,424 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 51,781 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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VO51 VVH is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO51 VVH, 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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VO51 VVH is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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