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GV53 KDK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KDK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,609 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 117,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,654 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,296 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 104,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 99,401 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,873 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 94,873 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,666 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 blades (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,067 miles

centre exhaust system is deteriorated but doubled skinned

offside front headlamp bracket is broken but unit is not entirely insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,067 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust system is deteriorated but doubled skinned

offside front headlamp bracket is broken but unit is not entirely insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 54,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,589 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV53 KDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GV53 KDK, 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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GV53 KDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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