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AU53 VLK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,986 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake lever travel indicated adjustment required

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,086 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,621 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,229 miles

offside and nearside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,942 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 68,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,774 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,086 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,145 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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AU53 VLK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU53 VLK, 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 AU53 VLK registered?

AU53 VLK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is AU53 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VLK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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