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VX51 BUF

2001 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,127 mi
Last recorded129,127 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 129,127 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 126,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 126,736 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 125,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 124,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 124,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 111,650 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 111,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,694 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 80,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,469 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 53,750 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 47,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 47,762 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 30,373 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 22,732 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 22,732 miles

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

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

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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VX51 BUF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VX51 BUF, 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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What year was VX51 BUF registered?

VX51 BUF is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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