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FL53 HKU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,320 mi
Last recorded110,320 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking break efficacy low

Fail 24 Feb 2020 110,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking break efficacy low

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,977 miles

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

slight underbody surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,932 miles

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

Oil leak front of engine ()

slight underbody corrotion to underside of vehicle to front and back

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,976 miles

All tyres have age related marks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,937 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn but not to cords

vehicle retested with front tyre size changed advise insurance company to be informed

Fail 6 Feb 2014 72,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn but not to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,439 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,892 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,518 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 HKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL53 HKU, 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 FL53 HKU registered?

FL53 HKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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