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VU51 PZD

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 PZD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 68,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear axle mush mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion to rear axle -front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2024 67,303 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear axle-rear floor and sill sections

Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,121 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,377 miles

General surface corrosion to rear axel/ suspension components

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,451 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear-within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,192 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,422 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 63,422 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,177 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 61,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,002 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)

Offside Rear brake slight sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,650 miles

front roll links rubbers cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,216 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 44,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 40,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,173 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 30,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,471 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 21,729 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 PZD is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

VU51 PZD is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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