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KM53 UWR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 UWR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,069 miles

2 front shock absorbers corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear axle corroded

Underbody has surface corrosion

inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 89,067 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front shock absorbers corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear axle corroded

Underbody has surface corrosion

inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,652 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

general under body corrosion to rear floor area

high level brake light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r lamp assembly damaged

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2024 86,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

general under body corrosion to rear floor area

high level brake light not working

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

o/s/r lamp assembly damaged

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion to suspension components

handbrake travel getting high but pulling required force

o/s/r lamp assembly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2022 80,895 miles

General underbody surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 80,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General underbody surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel getting high but pulling required force

o/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

both side repeater lense covers missing

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,658 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2018 41,656 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake application uneven but not to excess. (3.5.1g)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.lens cover deteriated.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,295 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 35,295 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cover cloudy/foggy both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split to excess (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,664 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,222 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 30,005 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,829 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,712 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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KM53 UWR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 KM53 UWR, 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 KM53 UWR registered?

KM53 UWR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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