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VU51 KTN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 KTN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 139,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EML ON

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH IN OPERATION

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR WHEELS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 130,863 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 130,863 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,994 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 119,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 116,460 miles

Engine management light on

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 116,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,967 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,804 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 106,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,810 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,912 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,912 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,532 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 51,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f headlamp security

Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,659 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 38,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

damage to nearside rear sill

Pass 13 Jun 2005 31,391 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 KTN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KTN, 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 KTN registered?

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

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