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FV53 HKN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,681 mi
Last recorded150,681 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HKN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle hangar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 150,660 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle hangar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 134,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear wiper missing

surface corrosion on inner cills

Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 111,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,741 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,712 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,492 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,492 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,154 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,546 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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FV53 HKN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV53 HKN, 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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FV53 HKN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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