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FV52 WYW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,341 mi
Last recorded87,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 WYW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 87,341 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,450 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,557 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,364 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,239 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,458 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 20,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,816 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 WYW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

FV52 WYW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FV52 WYW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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