2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · VO53 UTC
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 125,596 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO53 UTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 125,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO53 UTC 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 (VO53 UTC) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
VO53 UTC Mileage History
- 05/11/2022109,325 mi
- 11/11/2023116,099 mi+6,774 mi
- 02/11/2024122,375 mi+6,276 mi
- 01/11/2025125,594 mi+3,219 mi
- 01/11/2025125,596 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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