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VU51 TMZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 TMZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,001 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2013 94,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

engine light on and missfiring

front discs corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,704 miles

rear of side bumber damaged

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)

eml light on

front near side wing damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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)

eml light on

front near side wing damaged

rear of side bumber damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 86,952 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2011 86,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,844 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

side wall damage to-nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,092 miles

All front anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside front mirror glass broken.

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 64,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All front anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside front mirror glass broken.

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,271 miles

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

Offside 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 TMZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

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

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