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KC52 YST

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,952 mi
Last recorded128,952 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 YST
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 128,952 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 128,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,950 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 118,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation BY 38% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 112,952 miles

Central Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,021 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,194 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,274 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 62,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,560 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perrishing

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,712 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 44,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,616 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,531 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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KC52 YST is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KC52 YST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC52 YST registered?

KC52 YST is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is KC52 YST safe to buy?

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