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VU51 VHC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,678 mi
Last recorded114,678 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VHC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,914 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,190 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 92,189 miles

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns and os front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,151 miles

brake pipes corroding

engine covers fitted

fuel pipes have protective coatings

ns and os front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

nsr shock damp

osf tyre wearing on inner edges

osr coil spring corroded

unable to check front brake pads properly

Fail 25 Aug 2017 89,151 miles

coil spring broken nsr coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes corroding

engine covers fitted

fuel pipes have protective coatings

ns and os front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

nsr shock damp

osf tyre wearing on inner edges

osr coil spring corroded

unable to check front brake pads properly

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,151 miles

brake and fuel pipes have plastic coatings

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 76,935 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,935 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 72,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer edge and main tread

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer edge and main tread

Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 52,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearsise rear spring mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearsise rear spring mounting rubber deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,243 miles

brake pads not checked

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/r wheel slightly damaged inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,449 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing & corroding on edges

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,342 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 VHC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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