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HK03 TKV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,066 mi
Last recorded160,066 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 TKV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 160,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2019 160,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2018 158,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 158,854 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached ball joint locking pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached ball joint locking pin (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,130 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,130 miles

rear brake application uneven 37% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine check lamp on.

headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven offside greater (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine check lamp on.

headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 103,749 miles

parking brake travel requires attension

Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,666 miles

front wipers slightly deteriated

offside & nearside headlamp lens"s deteriated

parking brake travel requires attension

Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers slightly deteriated

offside & nearside headlamp lens"s deteriated

parking brake travel requires attension

Fail 20 Jun 2013 89,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,030 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,030 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Number plate lamp came on when tapped

Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,028 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp aim on low limit

Number plate lamp came on when tapped

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,060 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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HK03 TKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK03 TKV, 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 HK03 TKV registered?

HK03 TKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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