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VU51 RBO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,107 mi
Last recorded142,107 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 RBO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2022 142,107 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,565 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 129,565 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 122,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 116,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 116,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,265 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 110,043 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,252 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 102,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jan 2013 82,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2012 77,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,649 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 59,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 48,415 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 RBO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

VU51 RBO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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