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CK53 RZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,093 mi
Last recorded44,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 42,323 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,039 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 41,038 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside surface corossion

Fail 29 Mar 2022 39,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underside surface corossion

Fail 9 Nov 2021 39,896 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 36,441 miles

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

handbrake travel high

slight corrosion on rigid brake pipes in engine bay

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,122 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 32,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,222 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 26,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Oct 2014 16,899 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,899 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,996 miles

Slight corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 9,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 6,939 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 5,647 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 5,647 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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CK53 RZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CK53 RZL, 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 CK53 RZL registered?

CK53 RZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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