2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SP51 YKF
2001 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 190,859 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP51 YKF Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 190,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP51 YKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Yaris (SP51 YKF) between September 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SP51 YKF Mileage History
- 13/09/200526,724 mi
- 06/09/200632,712 mi+5,988 mi
- 13/09/200739,612 mi+6,900 mi
- 11/09/200845,654 mi+6,042 mi
- 08/09/200951,064 mi+5,410 mi
- 18/08/201055,252 mi+4,188 mi
- 30/08/201161,032 mi+5,780 mi
- 05/09/201266,542 mi+5,510 mi
- 30/08/201371,746 mi+5,204 mi
- 30/08/201371,746 mi
- 02/09/201475,691 mi+3,945 mi
- 03/09/201579,317 mi+3,626 mi
- 03/09/201579,317 mi
- 01/09/201683,453 mi+4,136 mi
- 12/09/201786,403 mi+2,950 mi
- 12/09/201786,403 mi
- 05/09/201889,033 mi+2,630 mi
- 06/09/201889,035 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/201991,141 mi+2,106 mi
- 06/07/202092,383 mi+1,242 mi
- 03/08/202195,104 mi+2,721 mi
- 03/08/202195,104 mi
- 14/12/202196,306 mi+1,202 mi
- 20/12/202196,308 mi+2 mi
- 10/01/2023129,166 mi+32,858 mi
- 11/01/2023129,168 mi+2 mi
- 04/01/2024151,293 mi+22,125 mi
- 05/01/2024151,295 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/2025128,751 mi-22,544 mi
- 16/01/2025128,752 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/2026190,859 mi+62,107 mi
Average of roughly 8,073 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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