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FV52 KFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,616 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,596 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 78,143 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,279 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 77,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between master cylinder and ABS pump - both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ABS pump - both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,038 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,702 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,305 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 75,305 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,984 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,275 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 55,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,198 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,604 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,091 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,220 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 6,322 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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FV52 KFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FV52 KFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 KFU registered?

FV52 KFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is FV52 KFU safe to buy?

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