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WA51 VFV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,540 mi
Last recorded68,540 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VFV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,386 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

front pads wearing

nearside rear shock absorber has a leak

Pass 27 Oct 2023 62,721 miles

rear exhaust box has a minor leak

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 59,650 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,389 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 56,389 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,506 miles

anti roll bar links deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,099 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,967 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,672 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 18 Nov 2009 18,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 14,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,026 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2005 9,595 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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WA51 VFV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WA51 VFV, 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 WA51 VFV registered?

WA51 VFV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is WA51 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 VFV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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