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GV53 KNC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,769 mi
Last recorded102,769 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KNC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 102,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake could be adjusted

Pass 13 May 2019 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,220 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65R14 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 10 May 2016 55,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,653 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,712 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,370 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 KNC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KNC, 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 GV53 KNC registered?

GV53 KNC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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