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FL53 GKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,633 mi
Last recorded142,633 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 142,633 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 142,394 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 125,352 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS/F NS/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS/F NS/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,548 miles

reversing light out

Fail 18 Oct 2023 106,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

reversing light out

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,962 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,474 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,694 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 91,691 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,148 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,165 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 75,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

high level stoplight innop

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

emissions not tested due to broken exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,726 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 59,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,684 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,249 miles

both rear tyres splitting on outer walls

Fail 10 Nov 2012 47,249 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting on outer walls

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,796 miles

cuts on n/s/f and o/s/f tyre walls

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres low on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2011 39,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cuts on n/s/f and o/s/f tyre walls

high level stoplight innop

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,073 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 24,051 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 24,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,177 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,717 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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FL53 GKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL53 GKA, 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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FL53 GKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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