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KU03 MJV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 MJV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,221 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside and offside wiper rubbers split

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

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,726 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 120,722 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 118,964 miles

Front Exhaust noisy manifould (8.1.1 (a))

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 13 Jan 2020 118,964 miles

Front Exhaust noisy manifould (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,519 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 112,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,900 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2017 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,204 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel high still reserve travel

o/s headlight pattern becoming dim

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

handbrake travel high still reserve travel

o/s headlight pattern becoming dim

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 99,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 94,973 miles

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

handbrake travel high still reserve travel

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,972 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel high still reserve travel

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,804 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,349 miles

Nearside wiper split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,348 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,804 miles

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

brake fluid looks low

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,804 miles

brake fluid looks low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 76,114 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links perishing

Fail 12 Jan 2010 76,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop links perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,765 miles

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall (not showing cord)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,540 miles

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

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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KU03 MJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU03 MJV, 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 KU03 MJV registered?

KU03 MJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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