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WV51 YBC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,092 mi
Last recorded143,092 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YBC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 143,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 143,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,907 miles

Front Bumper slightly loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 16 Feb 2021 139,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2020 136,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 136,172 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 129,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 120,686 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,734 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,942 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 89,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,735 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,000 miles

slight damage to nearside road wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,959 miles

Engine management light on (MOT FAIL AS OF APRIL 2012)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2012 57,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on (MOT FAIL AS OF APRIL 2012)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,582 miles

Near side rear axle bush starting to de bond

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

Off side rear axle bush starting to de bond

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,880 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on edge and side wall cracking

Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,936 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 19,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,741 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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WV51 YBC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV51 YBC, 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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WV51 YBC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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