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VU51 XYZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,049 mi
Last recorded130,049 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XYZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 130,049 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,956 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 124,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 120,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 115,321 miles

EML lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 10,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml light indicates fault

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,230 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,178 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,226 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,297 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 71,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 47,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 36,742 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 XYZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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