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WR51 ABV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,354 mi
Last recorded154,354 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 ABV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,354 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 154,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective front both headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front registration plate damage (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction odometer show EML inoperative or malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 144,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 144,393 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective front headlamps lens milky/foggy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre below minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,024 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 135,015 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen ()

engine emissions fault light displayed

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,009 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 123,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,005 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,833 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlight security may require attention soon

front number plate damaged / cracked

hand brake has little remaining reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2020 95,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged / cracked

hand brake has little remaining reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 74,062 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 74,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,179 miles

Front Antiroll bar link bushes perished

Offside Front Headlamp mounting damaged but secure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no access to rear seats

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,751 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,590 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,808 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 12,459 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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WR51 ABV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WR51 ABV, 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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WR51 ABV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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