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BP52 AEK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AEK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 98,721 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 89,562 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,100 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,594 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 86,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 85,656 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 85,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 84,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 84,071 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 82,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 80,394 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 80,394 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 77,995 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 75,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 72,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 72,219 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 72,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,575 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 70,575 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 59,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2009 59,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2008 49,000 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 49,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 37,683 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BP52 AEK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP52 AEK, 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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BP52 AEK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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