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KU03 MSV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

52,513 mi
Last recorded52,513 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 MSV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,513 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,692 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 42,804 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 42,398 miles

Front Coolant leak,

Fail 29 Jul 2022 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Coolant leak,

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 40,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,919 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 33,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,414 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 26,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,983 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 24,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,369 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,625 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,932 miles

Advise of perishing on all 4 tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,040 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 MSV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

KU03 MSV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is KU03 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU03 MSV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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