Toyota Yaris (2001)
2001 Toyota Yaris
CarHunch analysed 34,566 real MOT records for the 2001 Toyota Yaris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Toyota Yaris has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.9%, which sits 4 points below the UK average of 80%, but the bigger concern is that nearly 30% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—well above what you'd want to see. This suggests wear and structural issues are creeping in on ageing examples.
With a median mileage of 71,161 miles for a 23-year-old car, these Yaris are averaging fairly high use, and the average of 4.55 failures per vehicle points to genuine component wear rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, steering, and brakes, since the advisory count of 24.8 per vehicle typically reflects cumulative minor decay in these systems.
What to check before buying a 2001 Toyota Yaris
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 29.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 34,431 | 75.9% | 4.56 |
| Other (0%) | 96 | 73.5% | 1.42 |
| Diesel (0%) | 23 | 71.9% | 2.87 |
| Other (0%) | 7 | 60.7% | 0.86 |
| LPG (0%) | 7 | 72.4% | 4.86 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 88.9% | 1 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 79% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Toyota Yaris vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Toyota Yaris vehicles fall between 54,484 and 88,589 miles.
2001 Toyota Yaris — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 5,619 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Toyota Yaris
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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76.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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70.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.1%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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43%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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39.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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38%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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37.9%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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