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KV53 TCJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,937 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp bracket snapped but headlamp still secure

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,601 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Smeary

Gear Box Oil Leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,387 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,988 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,261 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,218 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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KV53 TCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KV53 TCJ, 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 KV53 TCJ registered?

KV53 TCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is KV53 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV53 TCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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