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VU51 KTV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,899 mi
Last recorded124,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 KTV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,899 miles

Nearside Front Wiper poor

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 124,773 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 116,453 miles

Long travel on parking brake

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Long travel on parking brake

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2019 62,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

n/s headlamp cloudy

n/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,341 miles

Front anti roll bar end bushes are deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar end bushes are deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,179 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,905 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 70,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,455 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,403 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,502 miles

park brake only just has enough reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,430 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 KTV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

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

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