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KM03 HTL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 HTL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,887 miles

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 85,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,545 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 81,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,030 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 75,743 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,365 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,698 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,698 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,453 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,336 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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KM03 HTL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KM03 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 HTL registered?

KM03 HTL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is KM03 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 HTL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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