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HK53 YVU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 YVU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 145,163 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 145,163 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 136,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,615 miles

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bolt missing but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 133,615 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust bolt missing but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,672 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,653 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 125,595 miles

Front registration plate slightly delaminated

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2014 120,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on raised edges

Pass 19 May 2014 120,453 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre wearing on raised edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on raised edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 112,577 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on raised edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,321 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Mar 2012 106,321 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,255 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,441 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 75,440 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,727 miles

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

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

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

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)

front registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

front registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,894 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,146 miles

brake fluid splilt by brake master cylinder running down bulk head

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 YVU 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 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 YVU, 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 HK53 YVU registered?

HK53 YVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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