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BT52 CVB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,630 mi
Last recorded161,630 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CVB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,630 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 161,629 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,285 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 157,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 150,633 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 150,632 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 143,029 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 143,027 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,289 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,629 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,084 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,918 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 97,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,236 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,825 miles

Front discs worn

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,160 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,534 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 3,066 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 3,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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BT52 CVB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT52 CVB, 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 BT52 CVB registered?

BT52 CVB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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