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DK53 HSY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HSY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 91,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

underbody suspension components are corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 85,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,509 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,855 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

N/S REAR TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,855 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LAMPS BRIGHT STOP LAMPS DIM (1.2.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

N/S REAR TYRE DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,468 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,409 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,335 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,146 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,709 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,720 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,206 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,600 miles

front tyre edges worn

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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DK53 HSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DK53 HSY, 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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DK53 HSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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