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KV03 NBL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 NBL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,977 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet damage (3.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,106 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 99,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 85,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,970 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,199 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 77,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,358 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 33,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 20,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,932 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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KV03 NBL 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 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 KV03 NBL, 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 KV03 NBL registered?

KV03 NBL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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