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KG03 NWK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 NWK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 146,435 miles

Front both head lights are dull

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

chain noise

engine covers

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 134,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 134,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 117,542 miles

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

need a new headlamp clip o/s

Fail 31 Aug 2013 117,542 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,200 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wear

management light on

Fail 11 Sep 2010 62,275 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 62,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,154 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 394325259439

Fail 12 Sep 2009 55,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,879 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,433 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

N/S wiperblade splitting

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 NWK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK registered?

KG03 NWK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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