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AR03 KBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

90,694 mi
Last recorded90,694 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 82,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,846 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,644 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,595 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,077 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,027 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,338 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,422 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge andsight damage to outside edge

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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AR03 KBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR03 KBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR03 KBU registered?

AR03 KBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AR03 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 KBU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR03 KBU have outstanding finance?

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