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GP52 SMV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,543 mi
Last recorded134,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,180 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 127,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 118,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 103,125 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,121 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,954 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,044 miles

handbrake travel high

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 44,603 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,086 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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GP52 SMV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP52 SMV, 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 GP52 SMV registered?

GP52 SMV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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