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GY03 VWV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VWV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 99,933 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 99,932 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 94,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,198 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,198 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,730 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,730 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 54,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,663 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GY03 VWV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY03 VWV, 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

How do I check the history of GY03 VWV?

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What year was GY03 VWV registered?

GY03 VWV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GY03 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 VWV shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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