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KE03 XAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,295 mi
Last recorded40,295 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 XAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 40,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 40,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 36,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,412 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 32,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 28,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 27,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,666 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,994 miles

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,963 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,022 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,290 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 17,290 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

nearside front brake discs wearing thin

offside front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,734 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,036 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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KE03 XAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KE03 XAU, 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 KE03 XAU registered?

KE03 XAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is KE03 XAU safe to buy?

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