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Y447 VAK

2001 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,504 mi
Last recorded145,504 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Picnic95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 145,504 miles

Inner sills heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 145,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) IN STEERING COLUMN (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Apr 2018 136,556 miles

UNDERSIDE OILED CANNOT INSPECT RUST

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,053 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS RUSTING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTING

off side rear inner sill has been plated/welded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS RUSTING

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear AXLE BEAM RUSTING

Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,069 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

REAR CHASSIS AND AXLE RUSTING

Pass 4 Apr 2015 113,253 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear inner sills and chassis rusting

Pass 14 Mar 2014 105,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,961 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,460 miles

n.s.f tyre close to wear bars.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,717 miles

rear tyres close to wear bars.

How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?

Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,720
position lamp(s) not working 4,298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,030
Registration plate lamp not working 3,885
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,164
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Y447 VAK is a 2001 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 95,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y447 VAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Picnic typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y447 VAK is a 2001 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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