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GU53 KOV

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,522 mi
Last recorded74,522 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 KOV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlights misty

Fail 19 Feb 2019 74,522 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlights misty

Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,465 miles

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 31 Jan 2017 61,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,137 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

nail nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,842 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,643 miles

n/s/ wiper blade perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge 175/65/14t pirelli

Fail 27 Sep 2012 33,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/ wiper blade perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge 175/65/14t pirelli

n/s/r tyre perishing 175/65/14t goodyear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,239 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,385 miles

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

all valve dust caps missing

both rear tyres cracked and perished, no cords or bulges evident

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,443 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 27,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,618 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 KOV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GU53 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

GU53 KOV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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