2001 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · Y491 BCL
2001 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 53,716 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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Y491 BCL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 53,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y491 BCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Yaris (Y491 BCL) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y491 BCL Mileage History
- 03/11/202153,709 mi
- 05/11/202153,716 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,156 miles per year across 2 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
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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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