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KM52 TAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 124,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 115,841 miles

Hand limited reserve travel

Pass 2 Dec 2023 107,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills - both N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,346 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 95,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

body is slight rusty overall

Fail 9 Dec 2020 95,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body is slight rusty overall

Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,416 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 92,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,602 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 85,601 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,033 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,157 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 58,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,515 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,320 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,604 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,234 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,170 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,061 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 19,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,592 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KM52 TAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KM52 TAU, 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 KM52 TAU registered?

KM52 TAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is KM52 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM52 TAU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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