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KG03 NWB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,796 mi
Last recorded50,796 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 NWB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 50,796 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 49,990 miles

front head lights faded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 49,990 miles

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

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

front head lights faded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,515 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,309 miles

front head lights faded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 44,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

front head lights faded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 42,846 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,830 miles

both rear brake pipes greased

both rear tyres perishing

high level brake light not working

slight movement noted in o/s/f rack end

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,239 miles

underbody corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Oct 2016 40,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes greased

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,447 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,043 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,982 miles

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,160 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,821 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED/DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 25,821 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE LEVER.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED/DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 22,602 miles

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,602 miles

LARGE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL AT HANDBRAKE.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,321 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 14,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2006 13,524 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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KG03 NWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KG03 NWB, 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 KG03 NWB registered?

KG03 NWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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