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KS52 UPA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UPA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside side repeater outer lens missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,549 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 5 Mar 2016 76,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s headlamp cloudy

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,091 miles

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

n/s headlamp cloudy

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,454 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres down to approx 3mm

front brake balance borderline

n/s headlamp cloudy

Fail 2 Sep 2013 68,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres down to approx 3mm

front brake balance borderline

n/s headlamp cloudy

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,626 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,794 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,471 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,801 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2009 45,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads worn low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,611 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 30,611 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 23,061 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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KS52 UPA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KS52 UPA, 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 KS52 UPA registered?

KS52 UPA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is KS52 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UPA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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