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WP51 YVJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 YVJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 118,572 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 116,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 99,408 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,189 miles

slight damage front windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,029 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,029 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,659 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,451 miles

slight damage front windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,451 miles

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

slight damage front windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,316 miles

slight damage front windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2013 59,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage front windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,061 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2011 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,612 miles

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

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

slight damage rear number plate

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 20,149 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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WP51 YVJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WP51 YVJ, 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 WP51 YVJ registered?

WP51 YVJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WP51 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 YVJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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