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KN53 SZK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 SZK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,946 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 81,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,249 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 76,249 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,312 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 65,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Fail 13 Jun 2015 65,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,918 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 61,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,106 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,645 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 53,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,157 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 47,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 1 Jun 2010 40,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 31 May 2009 34,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,934 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,885 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 SZK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SZK, 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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KN53 SZK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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