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KJ03 VAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,867 mi
Last recorded160,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 160,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 160,867 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Gone white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 154,869 miles

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

engine lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2018 154,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 2 May 2017 149,677 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 149,643 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 145,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front slight cut but cord not visable

Offside Rear sl;ight cut but cord not visable

Fail 30 Apr 2016 145,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front slight cut but cord not visable

Offside Rear sl;ight cut but cord not visable

Pass 31 Mar 2015 138,980 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody rust

Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,635 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2013 127,186 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 127,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 116,511 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 116,511 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 101,206 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 87,580 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 71,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 56,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,486 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 44,486 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen damaged very close to zone A

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,863 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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KJ03 VAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ03 VAU, 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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KJ03 VAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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