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KV53 UEH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,007 mi
Last recorded119,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 UEH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2014 119,007 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 108,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s and n/s front wipers splitting

Fail 11 Jul 2013 108,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s and n/s front wipers splitting

Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,961 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 14 Jun 2011 91,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,608 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front plastic inner wing catching on coil spring

Fail 9 Jun 2010 84,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front plastic inner wing catching on coil spring

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,285 miles

o/s/f tyre cut not to cords and n/s inner wall

Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre cut not to cords and n/s inner wall

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UEH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UEH, 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 KV53 UEH registered?

KV53 UEH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2003.

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The MOT history for KV53 UEH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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