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KS52 VSJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,417 mi
Last recorded58,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 VSJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,417 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 58,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where joins flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,389 miles

long travel at park brake lever

Fail 29 Jan 2020 54,389 miles

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

long travel at park brake lever

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,429 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,956 miles

play in suspension

suspension rubbers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,369 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,954 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,683 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,150 miles

exhaust rusty and in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,463 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,073 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 40,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 33,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 26,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 20,199 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 VSJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

KS52 VSJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is KS52 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 VSJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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