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KY03 JZK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,377 mi
Last recorded115,377 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 JZK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 115,364 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed blowing exhaust lambda to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 108,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 105,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 99,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 98,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 97,996 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,022 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 95,022 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 88,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 69,834 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 65,814 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 65,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,138 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,326 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,006 miles

front tyres low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,009 miles

cv joint worn

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,752 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KY03 JZK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY03 JZK, 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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KY03 JZK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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