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KM53 HVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,489 mi
Last recorded56,489 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 HVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 56,489 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,997 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 53,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 53,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,048 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 52,041 miles

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

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 50,406 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,859 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 46,467 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,709 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,954 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,494 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,548 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 27,545 miles

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

NSRtyre punctured screw in tread

Fail 3 Dec 2007 22,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,779 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,019 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 16,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KM53 HVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM53 HVC, 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 KM53 HVC registered?

KM53 HVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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