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KA03 LYS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 LYS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,558 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 109,558 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,775 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 106,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,527 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing

nearside headlamp bracket damaged and poor beam pattern

offside rear tyre wearing uneven and side wall cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front brake discs wearing

nearside headlamp bracket broken recommend attention

Fail 9 Sep 2011 76,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front brake discs wearing

nearside headlamp bracket broken recommend attention

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate cracked

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

nearside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside wiper blade

front registration plate cracked

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

nearside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

offside washer jet poor

Fail 29 Jul 2009 61,780 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside headlamp bracket cracked

nearside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,780 miles

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

nearside headlamp bracket cracked

nearside rear tyre excessively wearing uneven

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,432 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,432 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,831 miles

four wheel trims fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2007 43,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

four wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 34,579 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LYS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

KA03 LYS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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