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FV52 KJF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,278 mi
Last recorded114,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KJF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,278 miles

Front number plate getting deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished and worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

Offside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre getting heavily perished

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

Rear axle heavily corroded in areas

both front anti roll bar links bushes getting deteriorated

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear axle bushes getting deteriorated

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

exhaust corroded in areas

front and rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,261 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre getting perished

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

both front tyres perished

both rear axle bushes perished

front and rear suspension corroded in areas

vehicles underbody corroded in areas

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,651 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

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

both headlamps getting deteriorated (adjusters)

both rear axle bushes perished

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

front and rear suspension getting corroded in areas

vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,972 miles

Front brake discs starting to get worn

Front number plate getting deteriorated

Front suspension corroded in areas

Nearside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding (recommend attention)

Offside Front headlamp adjuster getting deteriorated

Rear axle and suspension heavily corroded in areas

Rear exhaust corroded

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

oil leak

rear of vehicle getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,713 miles

Front number plate getting deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp lens getting deteriorated

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Nearside Front tyre right on legal limit (recommend attention)

Offside Front headlamp adjuster getting deteriorated

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 98,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 95,300 miles

Front brake discs getting worn

Nearside Rear tyre right on legal limit (recommend immediate attention)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated (recommend attention)

Pass 19 May 2017 88,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get worn

both headlamps getting deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 73,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,921 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,092 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,089 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 41,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper split on ends view ok

Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,573 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 9,716 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 KJF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KJF, 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 FV52 KJF registered?

FV52 KJF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is FV52 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 KJF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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