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KJ53 RNU

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,571 mi
Last recorded113,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RNU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,571 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR AXLE GETTING RUSTY

Rear EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Fail 22 Jul 2024 113,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

REAR AXLE GETTING RUSTY

Rear EXHAUST PIPE GETTING RUSTY

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,407 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 105,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,903 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 90,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 84,366 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 84,366 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,506 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,506 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,640 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear breake slight bind

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,922 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,500 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 RNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

KJ53 RNU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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