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VU51 PZY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,411 mi
Last recorded153,411 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 PZY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 153,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 153,411 miles

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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,745 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 62,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 143,678 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt light seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 143,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt light seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 140,035 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 135,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 135,858 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 127,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension corroson

Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension corroson

Pass 27 Oct 2012 117,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 107,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 98,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,413 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 80,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 72,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 58,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 49,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2005 49,191 miles

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

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

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 PZY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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