CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP52 SMX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area front to rear corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear brakes not tested due to excessive corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under body surface rust front to rear

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,197 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,197 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,883 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel neck corroded

handbrake holding but needs attention soon

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 8 Feb 2018 98,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel neck corroded

handbrake holding but needs attention soon

Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,289 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,914 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside/nearside (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside/nearside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

petrol fuel neck also rear both sides coil springs corrorded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,207 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

petrol fuel neck also rear both sides coil springs corrorded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,266 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 52,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 48,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres sidewall cracking advise replacement 175/65/r14

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,274 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,708 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,909 miles

O/S/R TYRES OUTER SIDEWALL IS HEAVILY WORN

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,143 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,255 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP52 SMX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMX, 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

How do I check the history of GP52 SMX?

You can check the full history of GP52 SMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP52 SMX registered?

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

Is GP52 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP52 SMX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP52 SMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP52 SMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.