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FA52 AEO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,698 mi
Last recorded138,698 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 AEO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,698 miles

Corrosion around the chassis rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 138,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around the chassis rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,632 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 130,502 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 130,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front headlamp mask/converters fitted

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Pass 3 Apr 2015 121,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear wheels tight to turn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 105,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,838 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,792 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 90,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge.

O/S/R tyre (4807) cracked and perished.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,010 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 51,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper trim breaking away

front number plate cracked

n/sf +n/sr road wheel rim scuffed

o/sr tyre3.5 mm

rear wiper blade beginning to tear

Pass 18 Apr 2007 27,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,000 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,754 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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FA52 AEO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FA52 AEO, 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 FA52 AEO registered?

FA52 AEO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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