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AK53 TBV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,669 mi
Last recorded116,669 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 116,669 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,735 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,735 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 106,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 85,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,869 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,440 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,562 miles

offside rear and centre rear seats removed and unused, seatbelts not tested

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,004 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,787 miles

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

n/s anti rollbar link rod insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,723 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 21,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,493 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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AK53 TBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 TBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 TBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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