2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YE53 NKP
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 81,123 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YE53 NKP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 81,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 NKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (YE53 NKP) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
YE53 NKP Mileage History
- 18/09/200611,454 mi
- 24/09/200718,261 mi+6,807 mi
- 29/09/200825,367 mi+7,106 mi
- 29/09/200825,367 mi
- 07/10/200930,946 mi+5,579 mi
- 26/08/201035,212 mi+4,266 mi
- 21/02/201136,709 mi+1,497 mi
- 18/02/201246,647 mi+9,938 mi
- 20/02/201355,783 mi+9,136 mi
- 20/02/201355,783 mi
- 23/05/201356,150 mi+367 mi
- 20/05/201460,605 mi+4,455 mi
- 03/12/201461,589 mi+984 mi
- 30/11/201564,058 mi+2,469 mi
- 30/11/201564,058 mi
- 29/11/201666,908 mi+2,850 mi
- 18/11/201768,604 mi+1,696 mi
- 18/11/201768,604 mi
- 02/12/201870,115 mi+1,511 mi
- 06/12/201971,037 mi+922 mi
- 23/01/202274,024 mi+2,987 mi
- 28/01/202374,684 mi+660 mi
- 31/01/202477,355 mi+2,671 mi
- 31/01/202477,355 mi
- 26/01/202579,054 mi+1,699 mi
- 28/01/202681,123 mi+2,069 mi
Average of roughly 3,598 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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