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BK53 HCV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,762 mi
Last recorded169,762 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HCV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 169,762 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 169,760 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 148,430 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 148,430 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 125,122 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 125,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glassed faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside/nearside rear inner sill/outer chassis (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres showing cracks on outer side wall

water in nearside rear light unit

Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glassed faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside/nearside rear inner sill/outer chassis (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres showing cracks on outer side wall

water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,370 miles

Exhaust system leaking at join near flange.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,243 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,931 miles

Rear wiper not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,846 miles

slight damage to n/s/r bumper but no sharp edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice tracking

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre on 2-3mm 175/65r14t

suspect pads low advice brake check

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,268 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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BK53 HCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BK53 HCV, 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 BK53 HCV registered?

BK53 HCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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