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HG03 KVU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,987 mi
Last recorded82,987 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 82,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusty nearside outer sill.

rusty nearside rear + offside rear inner wheel arches

rusty rear axle

rusty underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusty nearside outer sill

rusty nearside rear + offside rear inner wheel arches.

rusty rear axle

rusty under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusty nearside rear + offside inner wheel arches

rusty rear axle

rusty underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rusty rear axle

rusty underside vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,152 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 8 Apr 2020 62,021 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,419 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion bar across rear axle starting to corrode (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 50,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,015 miles

possible fault with throttle position sensor

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,730 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering rack bush have slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,732 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,625 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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HG03 KVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 HG03 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG03 KVU registered?

HG03 KVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HG03 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 KVU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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