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KY53 BCU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,832 mi
Last recorded123,832 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 BCU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 123,832 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes heavily split and perished

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 99,375 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,751 miles

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

Offside front seat belt buckle has some free play at its anchorage point

Pass 3 Oct 2010 70,463 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,973 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,938 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,657 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 BCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY53 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

KY53 BCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KY53 BCU safe to buy?

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