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BK53 YOA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,881 mi
Last recorded91,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YOA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 91,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,102 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,343 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Fail 2 Dec 2020 66,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Handbrake Lever high

Fail 3 Dec 2019 66,776 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Handbrake Lever high

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,403 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 65,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,814 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,812 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sidewalls of both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,358 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,501 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 15,364 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,684 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 YOA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK53 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

BK53 YOA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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