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CA52 SXN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,394 mi
Last recorded120,394 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SXN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,394 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2025 120,394 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,083 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,083 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,281 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,281 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,380 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,468 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2021 110,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,366 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2020 108,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2019 107,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 107,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,914 miles

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

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

slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2017 102,256 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

oil leak from engine

rear bumper damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

scratch offside rear wing

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,071 miles

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

rear number plate light loose

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,902 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf inner wheel arch liner loose

rear number plate light holder loose

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,931 miles

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

No.plate light loose

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,117 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,537 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,095 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,865 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,417 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are deteriorated

window mounted non obligatory stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,272 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

parking brake lever has only got a small amount of reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,925 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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CA52 SXN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA52 SXN, 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 CA52 SXN registered?

CA52 SXN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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