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WJ51 VBK

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,365 mi
Last recorded75,365 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,365 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,988 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2017 64,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,121 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,603 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,690 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,972 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 VBK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VBK, 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

How do I check the history of WJ51 VBK?

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What year was WJ51 VBK registered?

WJ51 VBK is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is WJ51 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ51 VBK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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