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KS53 VMP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VMP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,690 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 84,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,375 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 79,891 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 75,650 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 75,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,505 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,980 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,860 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 48,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,194 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,364 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,364 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,926 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,055 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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KS53 VMP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KS53 VMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 VMP registered?

KS53 VMP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is KS53 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 VMP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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