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WJ51 VBT

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,008 mi
Last recorded168,008 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VBT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 168,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 167,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits leaks in system (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 161,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Fail 3 May 2018 161,241 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 16 May 2017 148,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 148,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Handbrake travel close to end of travel

Pass 16 May 2016 138,948 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 138,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,643 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine check light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 124,711 miles

Front bumper insecure

engine management warning light on

long travel with handbrake

Pass 29 Nov 2012 118,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,317 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,292 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 113,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 105,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,543 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 93,543 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,756 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 74,576 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,097 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 VBT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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