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KA03 LYT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 LYT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 89,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer at rear joint holed in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split and showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split and showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre section cracked at rear joint in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,072 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 86,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 85,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 85,556 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 85,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque poor patern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 84,920 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 84,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,982 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside uneven

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,082 miles

handbrake needs ajusting

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,676 miles

condition of front wiper blades

Fail 4 Aug 2010 40,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,719 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,870 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,687 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 LYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc 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 KA03 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

KA03 LYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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