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SK53 UVB

2003 Toyota Vitz

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Vitz78,473 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 UVB
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 99,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 99,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 93,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES GENERALCORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION FRONT/REAR BOTH SIDES

Fail 6 Nov 2018 93,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES GENERALCORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION FRONT/REAR BOTH SIDES

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to rear chassis

ex tailpipe damaged

rear sills corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,846 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filler kneck (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to rear chassis

ex tailpipe damaged

rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,359 miles

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

outer sill covers fitted

watter leak from top hose

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,582 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Oct 2014 72,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 72,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,133 miles

Filler neck very corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,705 miles

fuel filler neck is badiy corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 59,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel filler neck is badiy corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 52,750 miles

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs pitted

fuel tank and fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front foglamp cracked

wiper smearing, wipers torn at edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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SK53 UVB is a 2003 Toyota Vitz in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,473 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK53 UVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Vitz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK53 UVB registered?

SK53 UVB is a 2003 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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