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BT52 CYA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CYA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 124,709 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2023 124,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,012 miles

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 118,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 115,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under-vehicle rusting

Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,217 miles

engine man light on

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

oil filter very rusty

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2015 106,217 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine man light on

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

nsr tyre punctured

oil filter very rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2014 96,034 miles

eng man lit

front axle crossmember corroded o/s

Fail 9 May 2014 96,034 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eng man lit

front axle crossmember corroded o/s

Pass 8 May 2013 86,536 miles

exhaust corroded

front linkpins corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 86,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust corroded

front linkpins corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 77,364 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 67,031 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 67,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 50,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 50,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 39,067 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 39,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,989 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 20,989 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 13,826 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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BT52 CYA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT52 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

BT52 CYA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BT52 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 CYA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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