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DY53 YVA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,475 mi
Last recorded136,475 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YVA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 136,475 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective crazed/misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective crazed/misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,857 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside dip beam image poor

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,123 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,397 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2014 92,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 86,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust box slightly deterioated

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deterioated

Pass 25 Aug 2012 79,485 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 79,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,426 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,350 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,733 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 32,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,810 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 YVA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

DY53 YVA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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