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KE53 GKX

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,675 mi
Last recorded136,675 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 GKX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 135,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 132,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 127,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,165 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,145 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 104,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 96,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,954 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,797 miles

both fornt tyres worn on edges

front brake pads approx 70% worn

nearside rear tyre heavily worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,941 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,941 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,833 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 54,374 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,912 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,912 miles

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)

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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KE53 GKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KE53 GKX, 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 KE53 GKX registered?

KE53 GKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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