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V983 KMX

2008 Toyota Vitz

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Vitz70,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 KMX
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 88,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 85,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,383 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 79,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

eml light on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,354 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,838 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre side walls begin: to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 60,838 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre side walls begin: to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,487 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre tread & side walls deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,436 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre tread & side walls deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,558 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 51,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,726 miles

advise battery clamp missing

advise child seat fitted to near side rear

advise off side rear shock weeping

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,234 miles

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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V983 KMX is a 2008 Toyota Vitz in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 70,951 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 V983 KMX, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V983 KMX registered?

V983 KMX is a 2008 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is V983 KMX safe to buy?

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