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AO53 KZY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,433 mi
Last recorded194,433 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KZY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 194,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 171,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,210 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under side corroison all under areas Rear inner sills

Pass 13 Jan 2023 135,769 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 109,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 109,567 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 100,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 100,508 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,655 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 92,587 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,048 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,244 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 72,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 72,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,048 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,194 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 KZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO53 KZY, 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 AO53 KZY registered?

AO53 KZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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