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KL53 LYP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 LYP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side body show signs of damage repair.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 87,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side body show signs of damage repair.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,112 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 68,526 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,046 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,956 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 43,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LYP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KL53 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 LYP registered?

KL53 LYP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is KL53 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 LYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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