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KS03 OSB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,812 mi
Last recorded179,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OSB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 179,812 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 163,177 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 163,177 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,237 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 131,237 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,822 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre both rear and nearside front plus cut in nearside front wall ()

nearside front brake pads approaching replacement stage

offside front repeater lens missing

Fail 2 Nov 2021 101,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side plus low offside reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both[ no motor working] (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nail in tyre both rear and nearside front plus cut in nearside front wall ()

nearside front brake pads approaching replacement stage

offside front repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,549 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,320 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 76,320 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,125 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,125 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 71,082 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 71,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,530 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,530 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,379 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,845 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,656 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,755 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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KS03 OSB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KS03 OSB, 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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KS03 OSB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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