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P553 UCA

2003 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,968 mi
Last recorded148,968 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Picnic101,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 148,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 140,442 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 132,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 132,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 124,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 117,040 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 108,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 108,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 99,966 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?

Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,720
position lamp(s) not working 4,298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,030
Registration plate lamp not working 3,885
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,164
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P553 UCA is a 2003 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 101,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P553 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Picnic typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Picnic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P553 UCA registered?

P553 UCA is a 2003 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is P553 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P553 UCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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