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FM52 VXK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,259 mi
Last recorded196,259 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VXK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 196,259 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 183,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 183,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 168,958 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 168,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 152,847 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 May 2016 151,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 18 May 2015 42,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

carrotion under vehical

Pass 18 May 2015 42,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

carrotion under vehical

Pass 23 May 2014 121,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corrosion

Fail 20 May 2014 121,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 107,448 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 93,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 93,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 82,381 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 67,180 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 67,180 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,224 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,625 miles

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,379 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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FM52 VXK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM52 VXK, 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 FM52 VXK registered?

FM52 VXK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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