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KU53 AUR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 AUR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 113,770 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 113,770 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 112,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,243 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,892 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,571 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,345 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,594 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 99,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,059 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,795 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 22 Feb 2013 67,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,029 miles

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

perrishing to n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2012 62,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

perrishing to n/s rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage front number plate

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage front number plate

Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,621 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,289 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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KU53 AUR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue 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 KU53 AUR, 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 KU53 AUR registered?

KU53 AUR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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