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VU51 USB

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,343 mi
Last recorded117,343 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 USB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 117,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill close to suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,735 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,735 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,112 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,112 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 50,471 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,323 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,152 miles

Inner Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,622 miles

Front tyres worn on edges,1.6-2mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 21,373 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 USB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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