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KL53 MGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,221 mi
Last recorded98,221 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,221 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 98,209 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,398 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 96,391 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,818 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 95,816 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,113 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,131 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,025 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,692 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe slightly coroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,726 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,243 miles

both windscreen wipers split.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,095 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 29,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,357 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,687 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 13,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,006 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 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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