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DY52 XET

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 XET
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,014 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,289 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arms/Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,988 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,684 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,922 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 62,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,979 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,835 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,408 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,823 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,581 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,581 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 9 Mar 2011 35,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,642 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,283 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 9 Mar 2009 30,135 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 16,716 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 16,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DY52 XET is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY52 XET, 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 DY52 XET registered?

DY52 XET is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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