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CX53 PKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,615 mi
Last recorded143,615 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 143,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 125,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,725 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 112,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 106,249 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 106,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,077 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,232 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)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,517 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,690 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,212 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 24,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,627 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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CX53 PKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX53 PKA, 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 CX53 PKA registered?

CX53 PKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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