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AO03 VPL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,694 mi
Last recorded179,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VPL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 179,694 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres 3/4 mm worn on edges

Hand brake high but not to stop

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake sticky

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 173,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 173,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 170,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 161,496 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2017 154,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

head lights cloudy

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 147,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 139,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 135,539 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

Fail 11 Nov 2014 135,539 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in treads

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,029 miles

clutch bites high and slips

both head lights misty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 122,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust hangers corroaded, centre and rear box corroaded

off side rear brake binding

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hangers corroaded, centre and rear box corroaded

near side front seat belt buckle case missing

off side rear brake binding

off side rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,822 miles

Disc`s lipped and slightly worn

Front pads low

Headlight lense`s misty

Headlight patterns blurry

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

Wipers starting too leave strieks

Fail 10 Oct 2011 111,822 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Disc`s lipped and slightly worn

Front pads low

Headlight lense`s misty

Headlight patterns blurry

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

Wipers starting too leave strieks

Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 89,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 76,455 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 50,881 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 50,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO03 VPL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 VPL, 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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AO03 VPL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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