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KV53 TFZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,705 mi
Last recorded211,705 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 TFZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 211,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on underside of vehicle and exhaust

damage on body work and rear bumper

damage to drivers seat

wear on brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2016 207,286 miles

dryness in o/s/f wheel bearing

long handbrake travel

n/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s wiper end split

Pass 11 Jun 2015 202,285 miles

hadbrake cables not fitted correcty

Fail 28 May 2015 202,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

hadbrake cables not fitted correcty

Pass 15 May 2014 197,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 190,613 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 May 2013 190,609 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 187,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 187,547 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 183,720 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 30 Nov 2009 179,171 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnishing

nearside inner washer jet inop

nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

temporary repair to offside front drivers seatbelt buckle

Fail 30 Nov 2009 179,171 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both headlamp lenses tarnishing

nearside inner washer jet inop

nearside rear tyre out of shape slightly

temporary repair to offside front drivers seatbelt buckle

Pass 18 Aug 2008 164,253 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 164,253 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 137,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 101,201 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 TFZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV53 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

KV53 TFZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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