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KA03 LZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,198 mi
Last recorded55,198 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 LZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,278 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 20,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 12,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,898 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 11,898 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 11,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 2,688 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,905 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 LZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 KA03 LZJ, 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 KA03 LZJ registered?

KA03 LZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is KA03 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA03 LZJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KA03 LZJ have outstanding finance?

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