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LT53 DKY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,960 mi
Last recorded138,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 DKY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 138,960 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 138,960 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,961 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 133,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 129,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,198 miles

Nearside rear lamp ful of water

both head lamps hazey

o/s f bumper insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,388 miles

** nearside front tyre worn @ 2mm - 175/65/14 **

both headlamps hazey

front bumper insecure

nearside rear lamp has water inside

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

** nearside front tyre worn @ 2mm - 175/65/14 **

both front antiroll bar linkage bushes worn

both headlamps hazey

front bumper insecure

nearside rear lamp has water inside

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 94,357 miles

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

front antieroll bar rubbers deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,357 miles

front antieroll bar rubbers deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,387 miles

n/s headlight damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,397 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,492 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tracking recomended

Pass 28 Aug 2010 54,492 miles

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

tracking recomended

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,435 miles

Offside rear door damage

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,355 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,307 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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LT53 DKY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT53 DKY, 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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LT53 DKY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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