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KU03 MKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,046 mi
Last recorded30,046 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 MKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 30,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 29,979 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 29,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Fail 21 Feb 2024 29,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2023 29,686 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box joint has remenance of a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,339 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,681 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Pass 22 Feb 2019 28,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,113 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,554 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,936 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 24,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,387 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 23,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 20,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F wiper split but still giving an adequate view of the road

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 20,287 miles

N/S/F wiper split but still giving an adequate view of the road

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,422 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,085 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 14,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,204 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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KU03 MKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU03 MKA, 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 KU03 MKA registered?

KU03 MKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is KU03 MKA safe to buy?

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