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WU51 AZL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 AZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,040 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 104,040 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,952 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 101,947 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play NS&OS inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,750 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 88,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

eml light on

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,497 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,497 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,599 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 56,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,224 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,819 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,002 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 18,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,966 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 10,157 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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WU51 AZL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc 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 WU51 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 AZL registered?

WU51 AZL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is WU51 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 AZL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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