2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · KN53 VFJ
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 175,376 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN53 VFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 175,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN53 VFJ 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 (KN53 VFJ) between March 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN53 VFJ Mileage History
- 07/03/2022171,719 mi
- 27/02/2023173,931 mi+2,212 mi
- 19/10/2023175,225 mi+1,294 mi
- 30/10/2024175,374 mi+149 mi
- 01/11/2024175,376 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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