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KN53 NTM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,313 mi
Last recorded134,313 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 NTM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 134,313 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 133,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 124,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 122,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 121,759 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 121,756 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 119,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,583 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 110,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,189 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,208 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,000 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 37,893 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,911 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,632 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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KN53 NTM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KN53 NTM, 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 KN53 NTM registered?

KN53 NTM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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