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AO03 VPU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,506 mi
Last recorded108,506 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,536 miles

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

underside/components corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2020 100,533 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

underside/components corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,121 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft gaitor clip loose

Offside headlamp deteriorated

underside/components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,472 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp deteriorated

underside/components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 89,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside headlamp deteriorated

underside/components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,505 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion forming on underside/components

radiator deteriroated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,301 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,390 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 34,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,806 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 23,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,267 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER.

Pass 11 May 2007 16,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 12,071 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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AO03 VPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO03 VPU, 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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What year was AO03 VPU registered?

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

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