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VU51 XYC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,035 mi
Last recorded137,035 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,035 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,651 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 127,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 108,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,234 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 102,668 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 82,471 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 26 Oct 2006 62,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,290 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 XYC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYC, 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

How do I check the history of VU51 XYC?

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What year was VU51 XYC registered?

VU51 XYC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is VU51 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 XYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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