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FG03 VKE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,514 mi
Last recorded188,514 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 188,514 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 188,513 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% both (1.1.A.3c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 185,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 175,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 164,828 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2012 157,227 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt clasp casing dameged not affecting operation

Fail 13 Mar 2012 157,227 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front seat belt clasp casing dameged not affecting operation

slight bind nearside rwar wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2011 143,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 128,025 miles

offside rear handbrake performance borderline.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 113,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 88,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 71,600 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 71,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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FG03 VKE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG03 VKE, 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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FG03 VKE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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