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KN53 LWL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,202 mi
Last recorded142,202 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LWL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 142,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 138,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 135,983 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 130,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 126,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,102 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,733 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 103,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,603 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 72,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 48,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,727 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on the edges

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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KN53 LWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KN53 LWL, 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 KN53 LWL registered?

KN53 LWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is KN53 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 LWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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