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KL53 LYZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 LYZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 115,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 115,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,365 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,451 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes split and worn

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2014 91,396 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes split and worn

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,471 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,172 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 56,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,448 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,018 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 LYZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LYZ, 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 KL53 LYZ registered?

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

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