2003 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · KA03 KBK
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 151,904 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA03 KBK Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 151,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA03 KBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Yaris (KA03 KBK) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
KA03 KBK Mileage History
- 27/06/200619,753 mi
- 04/07/200724,992 mi+5,239 mi
- 30/10/200726,788 mi+1,796 mi
- 09/02/200932,799 mi+6,011 mi
- 09/02/200932,799 mi
- 09/02/201043,301 mi+10,502 mi
- 19/11/201052,835 mi+9,534 mi
- 23/11/201052,835 mi
- 11/02/201266,568 mi+13,733 mi
- 11/02/201266,568 mi
- 28/02/201372,804 mi+6,236 mi
- 01/03/201478,642 mi+5,838 mi
- 03/03/201478,643 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/201589,213 mi+10,570 mi
- 07/04/201589,213 mi
- 01/04/201695,497 mi+6,284 mi
- 11/04/201695,537 mi+40 mi
- 05/04/2017104,751 mi+9,214 mi
- 30/07/2018114,568 mi+9,817 mi
- 30/07/2019120,240 mi+5,672 mi
- 30/07/2019120,240 mi
- 03/09/2020123,363 mi+3,123 mi
- 07/09/2020123,364 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2021129,367 mi+6,003 mi
- 14/09/2021129,368 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2022135,959 mi+6,591 mi
- 02/12/2022135,959 mi
- 03/01/2024142,315 mi+6,356 mi
- 08/01/2025147,401 mi+5,086 mi
- 09/01/2025147,401 mi
- 07/01/2026151,903 mi+4,502 mi
- 08/01/2026151,904 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,765 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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