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KJ03 VBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 VBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor cut, not deep enough to reach ply/coords

rear bumper lower valance damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2017 95,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor cut, not deep enough to reach ply/coords

rear bumper lower valance damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres has slight cracks on the outer wall

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,053 miles

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

both rear tyres outer edges slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,193 miles

rear bumper lower valance slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,690 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,999 miles

front number plate

Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front drop link bushes

front number plate

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,172 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre outer sideswall damged

Fail 12 Feb 2009 45,172 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sideswall damged

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,380 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 22,644 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 VBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KJ03 VBU, 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 KJ03 VBU registered?

KJ03 VBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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