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WJ51 VYA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 154,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 149,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Under Body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2024 149,815 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Under Body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 139,418 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Under Body corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,716 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,716 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 85,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Feb 2011 81,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 55,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 55,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,734 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

handbrake travelling high.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,784 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 VYA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

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

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