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HG52 KAE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,961 mi
Last recorded147,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 KAE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 147,961 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 147,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 140,796 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around front mount of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around the front of the rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 140,796 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Minor engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around front mount of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing with age (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around the front of the rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 136,344 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 136,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,108 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 175,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,077 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,061 miles

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing but not affecting attachment or release function

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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HG52 KAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HG52 KAE, 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 HG52 KAE registered?

HG52 KAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is HG52 KAE safe to buy?

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