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GY53 KZU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,509 mi
Last recorded92,509 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 KZU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,509 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,164 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault RHF sensor showing fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,334 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 90,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,854 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 77,030 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 77,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,916 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN BUT ARE FOR WATER DISPERSAL

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

SMALL CRACK IN N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES IN TREAD AND INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS (NO CORDS/PLIES TO BE SEEN OR EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,893 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FUEL TANK IS CORRODED

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE WORN BUT ARE FOR WATER DISPERSAL

INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES ARE WORN SMOOTH BUT ARE FOR WATER DISPERSAL

NO CORDS/PLIES CAN BE SEEN ON O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

SMALL CRACK IN N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES IN TREAD AND INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALLS (NO CORDS/PLIES TO BE SEEN OR EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,475 miles

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

outside of n/s/r tyre worn but is of water dispersal type

small cuts in o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Fail 18 Oct 2010 55,404 miles

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

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

outside of n/s/r tyre worn but is of water dispersal type

small cuts in o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,957 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,848 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GY53 KZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KZU, 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 KZU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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