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AX53 KKV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,530 mi
Last recorded51,530 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KKV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 51,530 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer outer skin is deteriorating

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 8 Jan 2026 51,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens weathered - no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens weathered - no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer outer skin is deteriorating

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 11 Jan 2025 34,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 19,699 miles

centre exhaust outer skin deteriorating

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

park brake travel just met requirements

Pass 7 Jan 2023 16,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ON LIMIT weathered and scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ON LIMIT weathered and scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 14,919 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly weathered

Offside headlamp lens slightly weathered

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2022 14,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp lens slightly weathered

Offside headlamp lens slightly weathered

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 13,944 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 12,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 11,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 9,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 8,078 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 7,118 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 6,332 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 5,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 5,880 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 5,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,490 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 3,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 2,628 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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AX53 KKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AX53 KKV, 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 AX53 KKV registered?

AX53 KKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AX53 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 KKV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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