2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · KA03 LYT
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 89,455 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA03 LYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 89,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA03 LYT 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 (KA03 LYT) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split and showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split and showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer at rear joint holed in pipe (6.1.2 (a))”.
KA03 LYT Mileage History
- 25/07/202486,072 mi
- 25/07/202486,072 mi
- 05/08/202588,121 mi+2,049 mi
- 06/08/202588,121 mi
- 22/07/202689,455 mi+1,334 mi
Average of roughly 1,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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