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CA52 SZN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SZN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 148,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 146,240 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 143,351 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides. ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 139,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases One by CAT one rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 139,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases One by CAT one rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cat hangers. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat has hole in fabric.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 132,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leek. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 126,333 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Pipe hanging brackets rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rust on underside of car at rear.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,113 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' middle of screen (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust box slight leek (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 107,670 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust box slight leek (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,606 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,450 miles

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

Number plate lamp light output a little reduced

Fail 8 Feb 2013 91,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,343 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,772 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,660 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,831 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 3,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,367 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)

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 SZN 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 80.8%.

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 CA52 SZN, 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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CA52 SZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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