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GK53 SGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,146 mi
Last recorded137,146 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 137,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 137,134 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch missing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side wing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 99,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 55,113 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 51,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Also offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 37,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,918 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,147 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 20,190 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,177 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,855 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,762 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,114 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 8,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,059 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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GK53 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK53 SGU, 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 GK53 SGU registered?

GK53 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GK53 SGU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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