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GL53 KWA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,653 mi
Last recorded144,653 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KWA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 144,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

possible wear to off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake requires adjustment.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,969 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,969 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 77,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,055 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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GL53 KWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GL53 KWA, 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 GL53 KWA registered?

GL53 KWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is GL53 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 KWA shows 13 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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