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WL51 GHU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 GHU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,588 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2023

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 73,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front radiator support framework corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens has slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

various suspension components/body structure undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,704 miles

Front Lower Undersealed

Fail 13 Oct 2022 68,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not checked due to items in rear ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 63,313 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not checked due to items in rear ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,369 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 60,366 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,780 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 48,395 miles

underside corrosion to suspension components. Axle, subframe, hubs and lower arms.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,041 miles

slight corrosion to rear axle, front subframe and front hubs

Fail 16 Nov 2016 46,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to rear axle, front subframe and front hubs

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 45,250 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension parts corroded but not weaked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,053 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,578 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 17,868 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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WL51 GHU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WL51 GHU, 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 WL51 GHU registered?

WL51 GHU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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