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GV03 VZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 118,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,716 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pipe pitting but ok at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2019 111,716 miles

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

Offside Front Outer brake pipe pitting but ok at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,058 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror. ()

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

Nearside Slight play in steering rack.

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

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak from engine. ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 104,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 10,442 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,192 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 86,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,807 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,278 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,808 miles

front anti-roll bar link bush's detiorated

intermitant fault on number plate light bulb holder worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

damage to bumper & bonnet & nearside rear outer sill

offside front sidelamp dull

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,225 miles

footbrake travel requires inspection/repair

front anti roll bar link bush's detiorated

Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,225 miles

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

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

footbrake travel requires inspection/repair

front anti roll bar link bush's detiorated

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,169 miles

advise very strong offside rear tyre very badly out of shape requires immeadiate replacement

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link bush's badly worn and detiorated

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 4 May 2006 21,273 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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GV03 VZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV03 VZA, 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 GV03 VZA registered?

GV03 VZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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