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GV03 YLK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 YLK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,815 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,164 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,329 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 18 Feb 2016 59,327 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,297 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

n/s/r inner wheel arch cover insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,641 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2014 46,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

o/s/r wheel binding

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,093 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2012 40,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,253 miles

both front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body sill cover fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2009 31,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

body sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,787 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 YLK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

GV03 YLK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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