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GU53 KNA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KNA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 107,602 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,803 miles

rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,451 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 86,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,639 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingression (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat removed

Offside reversing light dim

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingression (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat removed

Offside reversing light dim

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,157 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 80,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front abs wire rubbing on brake hose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs wire rubbing on brake hose

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,206 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,339 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,554 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,354 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,710 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 32,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,047 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 28,039 miles

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

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

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

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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GU53 KNA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU53 KNA, 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 GU53 KNA registered?

GU53 KNA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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