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HY53 WKV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,955 mi
Last recorded99,955 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 WKV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 99,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,955 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 88,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,033 miles

damage to rear valance on nearside.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,587 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,336 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 48,336 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,321 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 WKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY53 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

HY53 WKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is HY53 WKV safe to buy?

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