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VU51 TKZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,409 mi
Last recorded142,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 TKZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 142,409 miles

Engine management light displayed, Vehicle is pre 01/07/2003

Pass 24 May 2023 131,105 miles

Engine management light displayed, Vehicle is pre 01/07/2003

Pass 21 May 2022 120,751 miles

Engine management light displayed, Vehicle is pre 01/07/2003

Fail 20 May 2022 10,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine management light displayed, Vehicle is pre 01/07/2003

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No3 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,527 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 111,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,885 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 9 Feb 2017 103,616 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 93,780 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,780 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,395 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 85,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,022 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 78,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,651 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 68,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,629 miles

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

centre brake light not working

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre brake light not working

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,628 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,628 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,346 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 TKZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

VU51 TKZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VU51 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 TKZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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