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GY53 KVH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,993 mi
Last recorded68,993 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KVH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,993 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 68,993 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides front to rear at rear flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/S rear & both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub frame rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides suspension to undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,238 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH sides lamps frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH sides short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded O/S rear & both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub frame rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides suspension to undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,709 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,608 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,613 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,068 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,068 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,926 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 16,847 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 KVH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY53 KVH, 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 GY53 KVH registered?

GY53 KVH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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