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WR51 VLA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,310 mi
Last recorded94,310 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VLA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,310 miles

both front anti roll link bushes slightly worn

both rear undersills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front anti roll link bushes slightly worn

both rear undersills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,079 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 82,079 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2016 76,838 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 76,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,380 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 70,927 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,868 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,467 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,499 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 34,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,100 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 VLA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WR51 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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