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WJ51 VAX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,662 mi
Last recorded108,662 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 108,662 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 107,313 miles

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

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

age related corrosion under body

hand brake travel approaching fail stage

Pass 9 Apr 2021 104,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2020 102,529 miles

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

age related corrosion under body

Fail 9 Apr 2020 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

age related corrosion under body

Pass 10 Sep 2018 98,908 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective near side and off side deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,406 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,503 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 87,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,396 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,939 miles

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

offside rear seat not fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,051 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,167 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 29,896 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 29,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 VAX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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