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VU51 HFX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,575 mi
Last recorded104,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 HFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear axle hangers (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear axle hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,538 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,391 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills & inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,970 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust hangars corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,970 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust hangars corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,000 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,547 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,892 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 9,726 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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VU51 HFX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VU51 HFX, 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 VU51 HFX registered?

VU51 HFX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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