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FV52 UXX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UXX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,609 miles

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

underbody corosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 121,609 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corosion

Pass 18 May 2019 120,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,737 miles

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

undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2017 112,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 109,718 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 109,718 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure ns (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2015 106,512 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 106,512 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 102,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 102,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 99,157 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 99,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,934 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,882 miles

Rear wiper arm missing.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 76,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear wiper arm missing.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,284 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,426 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,340 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 41,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,482 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 UXX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FV52 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

FV52 UXX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is FV52 UXX safe to buy?

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