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DF53 KYV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,281 mi
Last recorded38,281 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KYV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 38,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 37,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 35,671 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,473 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 33,275 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,092 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 31,062 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,854 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and cracking 175/65/14

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,715 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 30 Nov 2016 24,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,998 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and a cut

Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake travel

osf tyre wearing on outer edge slightly,side wall damaged and cut,perishing

osr tyre perishing slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 11,163 miles

child seat fitted to nsr/incorrectly fitted

osf tyre side wall damaged,wearing on edge

Fail 21 Nov 2012 11,163 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

child seat fitted to nsr/incorrectly fitted

osf tyre side wall damaged,wearing on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 7,538 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 7,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 6,536 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 6,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 4,924 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2007 4,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nsf tyre wakk damaged,just acceptable

Pass 19 Nov 2007 4,074 miles

nsf tyre wakk damaged,just acceptable

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 KYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 KYV registered?

DF53 KYV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 December 2003.

Is DF53 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 KYV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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