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KS52 UPO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,906 mi
Last recorded74,906 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UPO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,950 miles

Front Both Headlamp lens condensating

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,708 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

N/S/F headlamp tarnishing.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

O/S/F headlamp tarnishing & condensating.

O/S/R & N/S/R inner sills corroded.

O/S/R indicator lense missing.

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 86,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 86,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 60,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing still functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 57,942 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing still functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,769 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion. corrosion to all suspension components

all brake pipes greased

nearside front seat belt buckle damage

Fail 22 Jan 2018 54,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion. corrosion to all suspension components

all brake pipes greased

nearside front seat belt buckle damage

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,277 miles

nearside and offside front seat belt buckles outer casings missing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 51,277 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside front seat belt buckles outer casings missing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front seat belt plastic surrounds missing

centre stop light not working

corrosion to both rear inner sills / chassis

front brake discs signs of getting hot

offside front tyre low tread

rear exhaust joint slight blow / corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,142 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front seat belt stalks outer covers missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,280 miles

nearside and offside front seat belt stalks outer covers missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,294 miles

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

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

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

beam image poor

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,167 miles

center stop light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,536 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2010 32,436 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked round tread

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,822 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split on end

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,871 miles

NSF wiper split atends and smearing slightly.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,133 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 UPO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

KS52 UPO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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