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GL52 PLV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,446 mi
Last recorded130,446 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 PLV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 130,446 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 123,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 123,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2013 116,100 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 100,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 100,390 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,820 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,309 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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GL52 PLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL52 PLV, 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 GL52 PLV registered?

GL52 PLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is GL52 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 PLV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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