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EK53 VBV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,522 mi
Last recorded51,522 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 51,522 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 51,519 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 43,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 13 May 2017 34,213 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 25,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,890 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,413 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 19,413 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre spliting / perishing on side wall

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,170 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front anti-roll-bar link pin bushes deteriorating - perishing and cracking up

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,068 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,344 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,766 miles

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 5,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,715 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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EK53 VBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EK53 VBV, 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 EK53 VBV registered?

EK53 VBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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