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LK03 VSZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VSZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 123,724 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 26 Oct 2017 120,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand. May require maintenance or repair.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand. May require maintenance or repair.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 120,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand. May require maintenance or repair.

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand. May require maintenance or repair.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre showing signs of age (cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 116,596 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre showing signs of age (cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated beam image ok

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated beam image ok

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,948 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,756 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 40,888 miles

High level stop lamp does not work

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,888 miles

High level stop lamp does not work

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,971 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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LK03 VSZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK03 VSZ, 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 LK03 VSZ registered?

LK03 VSZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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