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VU51 YVE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,874 mi
Last recorded90,874 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YVE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,874 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,667 miles

Both headlight lenses faded

Brake back plates corroded at catching slightly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills slightly corroded / swollen

Fail 2 Sep 2020 78,667 miles

Both headlight lenses faded

Brake back plates corroded at catching slightly

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner sills slightly corroded / swollen

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

noise from internal handbrake shoes but not visible

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced

corrosion to suspension components

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 74,721 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Trailing arm 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 hangers corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,959 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,576 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted at the time of test unable to inspect rear seat belt

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,087 miles

exhaust pipes heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded into tank

rear road springs heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 63,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust pipes heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded into tank

rear road springs heavily corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,225 miles

offside and nearside front drop link rubbers badly perished

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside front drop link rubbers badly perished

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,080 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

near side front tyre outer side wall scrubbed

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 48,519 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front and both rear tyres cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 43,762 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 43,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,617 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 35,609 miles

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

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

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

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 YVE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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