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KT53 VPR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,175 mi
Last recorded68,175 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VPR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 68,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,694 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 60,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,759 miles

All tyres are cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,371 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 58,371 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,845 miles

Nearside Front damage to headlight

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 52,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,935 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 47,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,818 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,619 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,084 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 28,084 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,258 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,470 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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KT53 VPR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KT53 VPR, 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 KT53 VPR registered?

KT53 VPR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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