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DY03 KUW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 KUW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 126,128 miles

rear n/s child set fitted

under rear body has corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 126,128 miles

rear n/s child set fitted

under rear body has corroded

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,936 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension & Brake components Corroded.

Fail 6 Jul 2017

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension & Brake components Corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,652 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 97,942 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 97,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 73,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti-roll bar link rubbers worn-but still secure

Pass 13 May 2013 73,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front anti-roll bar link rubbers worn-but still secure

Pass 31 May 2012 71,894 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

This vehicle has been ACCIDENT-DAMAGE REPAIRED

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,938 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 80,938 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,458 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,119 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,919 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 16,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,440 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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DY03 KUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DY03 KUW, 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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DY03 KUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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