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GU53 KOE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,808 mi
Last recorded38,808 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KOE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,400 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,259 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 34,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint securing nut locking pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end securing nut locking pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,548 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)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 31,548 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,039 miles

battery unservicable

both front drop link bushes perishing

both rear tyres low tread depth

n/s/f tyre low tread depth

Pass 29 Nov 2014 24,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 24,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 17,994 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,698 miles

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

aux drive belt noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2009 13,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

aux drive belt noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,469 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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GU53 KOE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

GU53 KOE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is GU53 KOE safe to buy?

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