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AO53 KBK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KBK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2019 100,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,149 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,651 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing ply cord

Fail 8 Mar 2014 54,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,067 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 42,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,880 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 38,876 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,216 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,377 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,543 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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AO53 KBK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO53 KBK, 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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AO53 KBK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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