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KW03 VWA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VWA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 68,399 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre damaged inner side wall

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2015 68,393 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre damaged inner side wall

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2014 61,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 61,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 166,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 166,243 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 160,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 160,657 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 150,326 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc's badly pitted

both front drop link bushes deterated

both rear brake disc's badly pitted

engine management light on

nearside front brake disc's wearing thin

Fail 14 Jun 2011 150,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc's badly pitted

both front drop link bushes deterated

both rear brake disc's badly pitted

engine management light on

nearside front brake disc's wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2010 128,275 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Jun 2010 128,275 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,234 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 97,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 69,854 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 69,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,683 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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KW03 VWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KW03 VWA, 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 KW03 VWA registered?

KW03 VWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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