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FY53 VBV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,385 miles

child seat belt fitted so back belts not checked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,502 miles

oil leak from engine o/s

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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FY53 VBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY53 VBV, 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 FY53 VBV registered?

FY53 VBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FY53 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 VBV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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