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FT53 KAK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,478 mi
Last recorded125,478 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 KAK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,478 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 125,474 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filler neck/ tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,684 miles

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,511 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,509 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 98,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,940 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,494 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,243 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)

both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,243 miles

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

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)

both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,123 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 53,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,124 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 13 Aug 2008 40,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,712 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,376 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)

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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FT53 KAK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT53 KAK, 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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FT53 KAK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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