2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · LL52 BUU
2003 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 200,180 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LL52 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 200,180 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.
LL52 BUU 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 (LL52 BUU) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LL52 BUU Mileage History
- 29/02/2024177,804 mi
- 25/02/2025192,029 mi+14,225 mi
- 04/03/2025192,123 mi+94 mi
- 03/03/2026200,082 mi+7,959 mi
- 09/03/2026200,180 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 11,059 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: Average
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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- Clutch JudderModerate
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