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KJ53 RNV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,994 mi
Last recorded83,994 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RNV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 83,982 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,099 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2025 83,099 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,775 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,227 miles

Headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,981 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 78,981 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,666 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,153 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,278 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,024 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,024 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 19,115 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 19,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RNV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KJ53 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

KJ53 RNV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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