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YP51 RWU

2001 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,518 mi
Last recorded117,518 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 RWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area 30 cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box mount in poor condition box section held up with hoses clips but secure

Pass 12 Dec 2024 116,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,008 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 115,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,410 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 114,410 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,562 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,481 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 112,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,092 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 105,076 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,076 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,150 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 97,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,331 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,731 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 63,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 61,302 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,264 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,264 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,284 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,134 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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YP51 RWU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP51 RWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YP51 RWU registered?

YP51 RWU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is YP51 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP51 RWU shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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