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VU51 RFL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,895 mi
Last recorded134,895 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 RFL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 134,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 109,648 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 103,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,677 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,430 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 RFL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

VU51 RFL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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