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KY53 VJL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

120,209 mi
Last recorded120,209 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VJL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,493 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 72,546 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction all windows covered in nicotine (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,927 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,374 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 88,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 85,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,847 miles

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

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

all four tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 54,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,191 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,251 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 VJL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 VJL, 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 KY53 VJL registered?

KY53 VJL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for KY53 VJL shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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