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KL53 BVD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,085 mi
Last recorded146,085 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 BVD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 146,085 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 146,085 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 122,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake low

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,451 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 104,684 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 104,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 84,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 54,792 miles

Advise - rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,606 miles

1. Rear wiper blade split. † †2. All four tyres low on tread (approx 2mm), slightly mis-shaped, perished & cracking.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,273 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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KL53 BVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KL53 BVD, 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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KL53 BVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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