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WJ51 LYC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,326 mi
Last recorded165,326 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 LYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 165,326 miles

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

Front Both sides headlamps slight deterioration

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

Offside Rear Inner and outer sill been repaired and underbody

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Various body panels slight damage

Pass 2 Apr 2022 159,328 miles

Offside Front Wheel dented

Offside Panel damage from front wing to rear 1/4 panel

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch to sill area covered in under seal

Offside Rear Wheel rim dented

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,805 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 134,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 125,417 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 125,417 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 122,671 miles

175/65r14

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake lever travel

poor beam patterns both sides

rear inner sills corroded both sides

Fail 9 May 2017 122,671 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rest of front pads on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken both sides top (2.4.C.1a)

175/65r14

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake lever travel

poor beam patterns both sides

rear inner sills corroded both sides

Pass 7 May 2016 112,422 miles

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

both head lights poor

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,807 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,620 miles

Both side headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,620 miles

Both side headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,318 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,537 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,545 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,585 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 41,585 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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WJ51 LYC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ51 LYC, 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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WJ51 LYC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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