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LK53 RKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,375 mi
Last recorded173,375 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 RKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 173,375 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 173,375 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,801 miles

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 46,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,694 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,893 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 20,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 19,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,094 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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LK53 RKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK53 RKA, 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 LK53 RKA registered?

LK53 RKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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