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KP53 ROH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,478 mi
Last recorded137,478 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ROH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,478 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rusty round rear axle mounts

Fail 10 Dec 2025 137,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rusty round rear axle mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2025 134,376 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

under body generally corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 130,042 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 129,994 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short n/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

light scratch mark on front wind screen

n/s head lamp mid mount missing lamp still secure.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 126,578 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount cup on n/s/f shock absorber badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light inopp. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short n/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s tyres worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

light scratch mark on front wind screen

n/s head lamp mid mount missing lamp still secure.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 123,208 miles

light scratch mark on front wind screen

n/s head lamp mid mount missing lamp still secure

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,198 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded end part of o/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded end parts of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

light scratch mark on front wind screen

n/s head lamp mid mount missing lamp still secure

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 119,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,404 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 115,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,786 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 112,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,873 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,445 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,692 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 64,692 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,423 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,113 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,919 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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KP53 ROH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KP53 ROH, 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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KP53 ROH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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