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FV53 KFX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 68,986 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,102 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,749 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link end rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Oct 2022 60,749 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link end rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2021 59,435 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the edges

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,142 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS unit to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding un- able to spin wheel fast enough to fully test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding un-able to spin wheel fast enough to fully test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,429 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 56,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front brake discs wearing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,673 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush(s) starting to deteriorate

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush(s) starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,643 miles

both headlamps- outer plastic lens's starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps- outer plastic lens's starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,862 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush's starting to deteriorate

offside front anti roll bar link end rubber bush's starting to deteriorate

surface rust on some of the brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,977 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,242 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,774 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 KFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 KFX, 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 FV53 KFX registered?

FV53 KFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FV53 KFX safe to buy?

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