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DV53 KZW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,103 mi
Last recorded31,103 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 KZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 31,103 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 31,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 29,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,587 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 26,586 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s+o/s front anti role bar links bushes warn +extra play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working n/s+o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 24,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 23,252 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,067 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 20,805 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 17,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,566 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 10,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 8,351 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 7,530 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 7,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 6,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 4,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 3,900 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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DV53 KZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DV53 KZW, 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 DV53 KZW registered?

DV53 KZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DV53 KZW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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