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BK03 WLE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WLE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 156,327 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corroded and covered in under seal

Fail 6 Mar 2026 156,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 152,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 149,472 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 145,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,371 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 141,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 89,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output glass deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 130,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,652 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 122,987 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 122,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 91,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 91,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,245 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside number plate light dim

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,924 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,201 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 33,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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BK03 WLE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK03 WLE, 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.

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What year was BK03 WLE registered?

BK03 WLE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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