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BG53 KVV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KVV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 149,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 149,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,098 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake has slightly reduced effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2019 143,098 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake has slightly reduced effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust to middle joint heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 129,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing at cat? (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly/light diffuser bent inside lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust to middle joint heavily corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front headlamp glasses deteriorated

engine sump corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,412 miles

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

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

small cut in nearside front tyre inside wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,011 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,099 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 54,099 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,297 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,698 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,413 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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BG53 KVV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG53 KVV, 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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BG53 KVV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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