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EG03 KMV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

43,523 mi
Last recorded43,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 KMV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 43,523 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 43,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,035 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 42,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,166 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 41,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 39,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 39,806 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 38,179 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 38,179 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 36,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 34,435 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 34,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,141 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 32,783 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 32,783 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 31,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,419 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 27,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,267 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 25,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 23,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,855 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 16,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 12,382 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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EG03 KMV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 EG03 KMV, 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 EG03 KMV registered?

EG03 KMV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is EG03 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 KMV shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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