2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SY53 VAK
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 97,516 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY53 VAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2023
- 97,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 VAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (SY53 VAK) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SY53 VAK Mileage History
- 26/11/202187,605 mi
- 03/12/202187,778 mi+173 mi
- 06/12/202293,380 mi+5,602 mi
- 20/12/202293,546 mi+166 mi
- 12/12/202397,516 mi+3,970 mi
Average of roughly 4,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
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