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KY52 CVO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

115,956 mi
Last recorded115,956 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 CVO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 115,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper mounting slightly damage

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 115,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper mounting slightly damage

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 112,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper mounting damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear undercarriage corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

various corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Apr 2024 110,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

various corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2023 103,912 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,014 miles

Offside Front side repeater cover missing but bulb working fine

Fail 3 Feb 2022 94,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement do not lock (10.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front side repeater cover missing but bulb working fine

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,942 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel ( hand brake )

Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel ( hand brake )

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,353 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,353 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,729 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,729 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,736 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Nearside & Offside Sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,736 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Nearside & Offside Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper loose

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/r tyre starting to split within tread pattern

Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/r tyre starting to split within tread pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,301 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 60,110 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,560 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,669 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,936 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,933 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,818 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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KY52 CVO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 KY52 CVO, 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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KY52 CVO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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