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KV53 FGU

2003 Daihatsu Yrv

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,041 mi
Last recorded71,041 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Yrv48,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 FGU
MakeDaihatsu
ModelYrv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,041 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 71,041 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 70,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring

Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,103 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,555 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,522 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 66,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 64,748 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 64,748 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,041 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 62,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,244 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,448 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,325 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,531 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,652 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s rear chassis distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,986 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Yrv?

Based on 40,200 MOT tests across 2,927 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,732
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,718
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,385
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,334
Registration plate lamp not working 956
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KV53 FGU is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Yrv models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,337 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 Daihatsu Yrv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,732 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV53 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Yrv typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Yrv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV53 FGU registered?

KV53 FGU is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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