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VU51 HKF

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 HKF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 138,617 miles

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 24 Dec 2022 138,615 miles

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

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 27 Dec 2021 131,281 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 131,027 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 124,562 miles

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

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

Rear Park brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,330 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 111,877 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 105,068 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2017 105,068 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 98,211 miles

Front bumper has slight damage.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 85,936 miles

Nearside Ball joint has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Ball joint has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,638 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,607 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 9,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,406 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 HKF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 HKF registered?

VU51 HKF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for VU51 HKF shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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