2003 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · DC03 YVA
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 143,535 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC03 YVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 143,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC03 YVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (DC03 YVA) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DC03 YVA Mileage History
- 09/06/2022138,815 mi
- 14/06/2023141,190 mi+2,375 mi
- 15/06/2023141,190 mi
- 14/06/2024143,530 mi+2,340 mi
- 14/06/2024143,535 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
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