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VX51 BWU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,013 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 44,196 miles

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2023 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake lever

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,893 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,652 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,084 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,865 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,166 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,896 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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VX51 BWU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BWU, 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

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What year was VX51 BWU registered?

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

Is VX51 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 BWU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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