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KJ53 LCL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,837 mi
Last recorded99,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LCL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,837 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

bonnet damaged

rear wiper damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2015 99,837 miles

bonnet damaged

rear wiper damaged

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,867 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,321 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front headlight leveller inop

Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,864 miles

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,327 miles

Rear wiper split / Both front antiroll bar link bushes have slight wear / Both rear axle bushes have early signs of seperation

Fail 1 Feb 2012 72,327 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper split / Both front tytres are wqorn close to legal limit / Nearside front tyre has cuts to outter sidewall / Both front antiroll bar link bushes have slight wear / Both rear axle bushes have early signs of seperation

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,743 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,007 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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KJ53 LCL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KJ53 LCL, 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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KJ53 LCL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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