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GV53 KFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,427 mi
Last recorded87,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,427 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,063 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 79,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,155 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 77,154 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,722 miles

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

under the body slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,910 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,044 miles

Exhaust manifold is in very poor condition & has a minor leak

Long hand brake travel

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,044 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust manifold is in very poor condition & has a minor leak

Long hand brake travel

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,490 miles

Both headlamp lenses hazed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,490 miles

Both headlamp lenses hazed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,874 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall badly perished (Tyre very old & only just Mot acceptable,requires changing very soon)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,072 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY CRACKED

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,129 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut to left rear tyre side wall

fluid around master cylinder area appears to have overflowed possably when pads changed,advise further check

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,124 miles

cut to left rear tyre side wall

fluid around master cylinder area appears to have overflowed possably when pads changed,advise further check

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,703 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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GV53 KFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV53 KFU, 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 KFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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