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DF53 KYT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,893 mi
Last recorded132,893 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KYT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,893 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

under car corroded painted over

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,488 miles

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion

Rear under body has heavy surface corrosion

both headlamps lenses worn but beam image ok

Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear axle beam has heavy surface corrosion

Rear under body has heavy surface corrosion

both headlamps lenses worn but beam image ok

Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,425 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 113,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,480 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,624 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 91,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,220 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,320 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,878 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 43,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,261 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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DF53 KYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF53 KYT, 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 DF53 KYT registered?

DF53 KYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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