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DE53 VEB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,044 mi
Last recorded109,044 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VEB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 109,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill area slight corrosion

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,469 miles

rear wiper arm missing

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,246 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit strongly advise (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wiper split on edge but clears ok

Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit strongly advise (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wiper split on edge but clears ok

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,762 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread area not showing cords

high level brake lamp inop

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front tyre cracking in between tread area not showing cords

high level brake lamp inop

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,865 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,625 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2013 65,625 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 33,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,200 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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DE53 VEB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE53 VEB, 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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DE53 VEB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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