2001 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · RE51 AAN
2001 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 83,843 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE51 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 83,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE51 AAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Yaris (RE51 AAN) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RE51 AAN Mileage History
- 06/10/202283,820 mi
- 02/10/202383,820 mi
- 02/10/202483,835 mi+15 mi
- 03/10/202483,835 mi
- 03/10/202583,843 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution. While the mileage
The primary focus for any buyer should be the structural integrity of the chassis. The 2025 MOT advisory regarding inner sill corrosion needs a professional inspection to determine if welding is required. Because the vehicle has been stationary for long periods, check for other signs of stagnation, such as perished rubber seals or seized brake calipers.
Equipped with a 998cc petrol engine, this Yaris is designed for economy. It will fall into a low insurance group and a low annual road tax bracket, making it an affordable city car. Maintenance is generally inexpensive for this model, though age-related repairs are likely.
Carefully inspect the nearside and offside rear inner sills for the corrosion noted in the October 2025 MOT. Check the condition of the tyres and the rear coil spring, as the latter was flagged as corroded in the most recent test. Additionally, examine the anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm bushes, which have appeared as advisories in every test since 2022.
This silver 2001 Toyota Yaris is a low-mileage example that has seen almost no use in recent years, adding only 23 miles between 2022 and 2025. The MOT history reveals a failure in 2024 primarily due to tyre condition and a recurring pattern of suspension advisories. Most critically, the 2025 test identifies corrosion on the NSR and OSR inner sills.
The Yaris maintains a solid reputation with an average MOT pass rate of 79.9%, though common failures often involve tyres and headlamps.
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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