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HK53 BVP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,694 mi
Last recorded166,694 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BVP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 166,694 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 166,694 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 141,636 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 141,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,092 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 111,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,575 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 91,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,778 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt is slightly lazy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,515 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 80,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 78,063 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit is cracking and is wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,876 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,798 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,991 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,184 miles

Nearside front tyre 2-3mm.tread remaining.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 38,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 28,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,865 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,110 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 19,110 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,085 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

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HK53 BVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK53 BVP, 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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HK53 BVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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