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KS52 UPE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UPE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,407 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle light corrosion

Various suspension components light corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 98,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Underside of vehicle light corrosion

Various suspension components light corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 22 Jun 2020 90,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2019 86,545 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall & splitting

Fail 18 Oct 2019 86,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear exhaust split pipe & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall & splitting

Pass 9 Oct 2018 79,114 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is perished.

offside rear tyre lightly perished.

Fail 21 Oct 2017 73,727 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is perished.

offside rear tyre lightly perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 66,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear sections of sills starting to corrode

oil level high

Fail 1 Oct 2016 66,048 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both rear sections of sills starting to corrode

oil level high

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,694 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 62,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,698 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 22 Jan 2009 46,700 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,700 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,505 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 41,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,941 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,501 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 UPE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS52 UPE, 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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KS52 UPE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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