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VU51 HLA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,246 mi
Last recorded182,246 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 HLA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 182,246 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 182,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 175,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 168,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 168,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 158,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 158,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,745 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,745 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 142,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

hi level brake light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2012 142,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E M light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

hi level brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2011 131,242 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust bracket broken

sump & fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 131,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust bracket broken

sump & fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 119,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 107,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 95,468 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,384 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 HLA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU51 HLA, 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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VU51 HLA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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