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GY53 KVG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,154 mi
Last recorded113,154 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KVG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,154 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 113,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,588 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,805 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,166 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,901 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 75,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jul 2014 67,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,568 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,757 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,858 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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GY53 KVG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 GY53 KVG, 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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GY53 KVG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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