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CV53 SMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,016 mi
Last recorded121,016 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 SMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,016 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rad mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rad mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front side repeater outer lens missing

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

underbody and components corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front side repeater outer lens missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underbody and components corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,184 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,176 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,365 miles

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

bearing noise in engine compartment [possibly alternator]

Pass 3 Apr 2013 94,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 90,213 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,722 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 31,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,145 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,516 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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CV53 SMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV53 SMU, 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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CV53 SMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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