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GL53 SBV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,124 mi
Last recorded88,124 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,124 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 88,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,842 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,316 miles

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,291 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,848 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,706 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,723 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,163 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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GL53 SBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

GL53 SBV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GL53 SBV safe to buy?

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