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HN53 WKW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,314 mi
Last recorded95,314 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WKW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 95,228 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill 30cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,060 miles

Offside Outer sill rear section shows corrosion

nearside rear parking brake performance reading lower than offside

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,923 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 72,447 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,280 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,050 miles

all tyres wearing low on outer unmeasured tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,604 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to rotate offside rear wheel due to binding... cant feel if wheel bearing is rough

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,699 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,735 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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HN53 WKW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN53 WKW, 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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HN53 WKW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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