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FA03 UVN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,021 mi
Last recorded86,021 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UVN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 84,098 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,409 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 80,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 80,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,645 miles

Offside Front fog lamp innop

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

high level stop lamp is not working

rear exhaust box is corroding

surface corrosion evident on metal brake pipes

surface corrosion evident on suspension springs

surface corrosion evident on vehicle body underside

Fail 13 Feb 2020 78,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front fog lamp innop

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

high level stop lamp is not working

rear exhaust box is corroding

surface corrosion evident on metal brake pipes

surface corrosion evident on suspension springs

surface corrosion evident on vehicle body underside

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,065 miles

Central stop lamp not working

eml on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,110 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,122 miles

eml light on

slight smear on nearside front wiper

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,122 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on

slight smear on nearside front wiper

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,190 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,875 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 58,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,123 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,085 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 43,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,235 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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FA03 UVN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FA03 UVN, 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 FA03 UVN registered?

FA03 UVN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is FA03 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UVN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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