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HK53 BVW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BVW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 142,366 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 132,677 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever approaching full extent of travel it would appear the rear brakes require adjustment or repairs soon. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 132,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear light units (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,654 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Perish

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 76,654 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Perish

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,080 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,282 miles

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

NSF wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Nov 2010 28,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 15,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,625 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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HK53 BVW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HK53 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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