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GV53 KGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,168 mi
Last recorded61,168 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,168 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 61,168 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 61,165 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 58,690 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 58,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,030 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,879 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 53,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,305 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,732 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,066 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,713 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,931 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,250 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,843 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,465 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 24,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,587 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Fail 31 Dec 2009 22,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage no cords or ply exposed

Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 18,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 16,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 16,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 KGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GV53 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 KGU registered?

GV53 KGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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