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KJ53 MPU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

208,576 mi
Last recorded208,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 MPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 208,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 202,071 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 182,059 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 182,059 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 172,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,760 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 159,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 142,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,054 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,054 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 71,186 miles

N/S/R tyre castellated on inner edge

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,186 miles

N/S/R tyre castellated on inner edge

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,223 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,664 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 MPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KJ53 MPU, 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 KJ53 MPU registered?

KJ53 MPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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