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EF53 KVX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,074 mi
Last recorded80,074 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 KVX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,074 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed small cut (7.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 79,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small cut (7.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underside fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,697 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Flap to tank ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Flap to tank ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Flap to tank ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger footwell flooded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,034 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Underside metal filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side lens deteriorated.. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side lens deteriorated.. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 74,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 71,213 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 69,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 68,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 59,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 53,801 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 31 Mar 2010 46,667 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,966 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,927 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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EF53 KVX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EF53 KVX, 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 EF53 KVX registered?

EF53 KVX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is EF53 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 KVX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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