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HY53 CVL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,310 mi
Last recorded123,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,310 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 118,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 115,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 115,515 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2014 107,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 107,169 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

o/s front inner wing shield insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,489 miles

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

o/s front inner wing shield insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,487 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front inner wing shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,180 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,072 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 37,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,499 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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HY53 CVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY53 CVL, 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 HY53 CVL registered?

HY53 CVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is HY53 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 CVL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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