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KJ03 VBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,200 mi
Last recorded126,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 126,200 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 126,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,461 miles

Condition of exhaust

Handbrake travel

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,808 miles

Handbrake travel

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 102,580 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,417 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 65,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,653 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,867 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,614 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,835 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,601 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 VBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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