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Y261 LCA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,030 mi
Last recorded86,030 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,145 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 73,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,107 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

o/a rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,678 miles

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 71,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,947 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both inner rack joints

rear springs slight corrosion

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 2 Sep 2019 70,140 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,140 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 68,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,869 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,477 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,327 miles

wipers poor

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,349 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,670 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,670 miles

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

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

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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Y261 LCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y261 LCA, 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 Y261 LCA registered?

Y261 LCA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y261 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 LCA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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