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WJ51 NBD

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NBD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 129,442 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 127,483 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 127,482 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,953 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 124,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low flow major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,899 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 121,899 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,160 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,370 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,370 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,775 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,604 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,074 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,801 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,014 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,870 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,820 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,187 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 79,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,205 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,805 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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WJ51 NBD is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ51 NBD, 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 WJ51 NBD registered?

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

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