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FV03 KBF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,632 mi
Last recorded78,632 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KBF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,632 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 78,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel fixing missing on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,281 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,061 miles

Front lamps slightly misty

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,848 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 77,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,559 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner an outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 77,559 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 inner an outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake excess travel

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,991 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall badly cracked

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r an o/s/r inner an outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,716 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre badly cracking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 sill to arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,358 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 76,358 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,488 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,189 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,189 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,081 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,877 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,122 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 48,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,044 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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FV03 KBF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FV03 KBF, 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 FV03 KBF registered?

FV03 KBF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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