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KG53 FET

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,601 mi
Last recorded128,601 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FET
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 128,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 128,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,098 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 120,098 miles

Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 87,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner face (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 74,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,360 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,065 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 60,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,938 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,062 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KG53 FET is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KG53 FET, 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 KG53 FET registered?

KG53 FET is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is KG53 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG53 FET shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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