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DV03 PVL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,748 mi
Last recorded77,748 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 PVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 77,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,675 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread - difficult to see how deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 70,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,572 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 60,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,272 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 52,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2017 48,731 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ALL (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ALL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,768 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 36,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,769 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2009 27,268 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,105 miles

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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DV03 PVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV03 PVL, 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 DV03 PVL registered?

DV03 PVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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