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KY53 YLN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,924 mi
Last recorded123,924 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YLN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 123,924 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 113,832 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,338 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,513 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,876 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,631 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 3 May 2011 50,563 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 50,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,008 miles

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,820 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 YLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

KY53 YLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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