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KY53 AUK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 AUK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,764 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 85,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,177 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,737 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 72,737 miles

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,651 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,423 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,743 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 56,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,505 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,877 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall (but not showing cords)

o/s/f and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,877 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall (but not showing cords)

o/s/f and rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,051 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,795 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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KY53 AUK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KY53 AUK, 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 KY53 AUK registered?

KY53 AUK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is KY53 AUK safe to buy?

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