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KA03 CXJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

179,128 mi
Last recorded179,128 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 CXJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 179,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 179,112 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 177,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 177,865 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 179,704 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 179,704 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 174,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

service brake appears to by overly spongy

Fail 31 Jul 2023 174,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens clouldy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

service brake appears to by overly spongy

Pass 28 Jul 2022 170,040 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 165,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 165,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.080 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 161,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,961 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 146,992 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 146,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 135,156 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 135,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,414 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 119,460 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 8 Aug 2014 113,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,356 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 104,356 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 96,111 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 96,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,629 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,923 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,923 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,243 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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KA03 CXJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KA03 CXJ, 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 KA03 CXJ registered?

KA03 CXJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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