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FV53 KRE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,617 mi
Last recorded121,617 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 KRE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,617 miles

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner seals rusty and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 121,617 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front drop link bushes pulling threw (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front have no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front road wheel outer rim damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner seals rusty and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,408 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes serverly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner seals rusty and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 119,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link bushes serverly deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner seals rusty and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,959 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 116,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,368 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim has damage

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 115,366 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel rim has damage

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 113,302 miles

Nearside Front nsf wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 113,302 miles

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

Nearside Front nsf wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2021 111,307 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,965 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,228 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,206 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,583 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,724 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 41,682 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,002 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 30,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,411 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 KRE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KRE, 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 FV53 KRE registered?

FV53 KRE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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