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VU51 PZN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,288 mi
Last recorded159,288 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 PZN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 159,288 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 139,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 139,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,241 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 127,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 116,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,139 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 107,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 92,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,409 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,503 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,743 miles

front brake pads appear worn

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,743 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,783 miles

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

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

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 PZN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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