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DY53 WTK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,375 mi
Last recorded42,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WTK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 42,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 40,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,682 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake has travel

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,724 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,270 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides are heavily perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,409 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 30,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 24,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,112 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,879 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,800 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 16,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,732 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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DY53 WTK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY53 WTK, 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 DY53 WTK registered?

DY53 WTK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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