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KD53 HRL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,025 mi
Last recorded115,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 HRL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 115,025 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 115,025 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 111,744 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 111,744 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 105,251 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 101,692 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2021 95,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2021 95,597 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 92,011 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bars

Fail 1 Aug 2020 92,011 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bars

Pass 3 Aug 2019 89,119 miles

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

both rear & nearside front tyres slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,155 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,980 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 76,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,242 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 53,057 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,103 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 46,103 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,973 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 32,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 25,697 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 22,404 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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KD53 HRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD53 HRL, 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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KD53 HRL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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