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KG53 YCJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,882 mi
Last recorded117,882 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 YCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 117,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manicat manifold (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wiper blade is slightly damaged but still effective

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Cloudy (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 117,882 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manicat manifold (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Wiper blade is slightly damaged but still effective

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Cloudy (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow from the manifold but not effecting the emissions (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake discs are in a poor condition

both front headlamp lens are cloudy

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,051 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,051 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,748 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,717 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,696 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,696 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,171 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,831 miles

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

o/s/f tyre bald outer tread

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,395 miles

exhaust tail box poor

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 YCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG53 YCJ, 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 KG53 YCJ registered?

KG53 YCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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