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VU51 HJN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 HJN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023

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

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mounting area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear axle bushes perished

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 13 Jun 2019 96,090 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link both sides slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,395 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes ()

Offside Front backing plate insecure

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

passenger side mirror cracked not affecting view to rear

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,359 miles

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,357 miles

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

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

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 86,836 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,346 miles

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

front and rear backing plates slightly corroded

near side rear tyre cracking around inside tread edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,955 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 70,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 May 2009 64,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper linkage insecure

Pass 22 May 2008 55,819 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 55,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 49,025 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 48,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 39,263 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 HJN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU51 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

VU51 HJN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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