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HV53 SKD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,568 mi
Last recorded120,568 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SKD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,568 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bent knocking body

front exhaust surpport bracket corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 120,533 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat sheild lose

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust has minor leak at manifold

Fail 18 Aug 2014 114,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

exhaust has minor leak at manifold

Pass 29 Aug 2013 104,491 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 104,491 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 92,450 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 83,242 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 83,242 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 76,208 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,261 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,853 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,622 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 38,622 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,496 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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HV53 SKD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HV53 SKD, 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 HV53 SKD registered?

HV53 SKD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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