2006 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · DE55 RUO
2006 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 113,583 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (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.
DE55 RUO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2020
- 113,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 RUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Yaris (DE55 RUO) between January 2009 and May 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2020 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
DE55 RUO Mileage History
- 16/01/200912,646 mi
- 29/01/201019,422 mi+6,776 mi
- 22/01/201125,789 mi+6,367 mi
- 21/01/201233,658 mi+7,869 mi
- 26/01/201342,782 mi+9,124 mi
- 18/01/201452,812 mi+10,030 mi
- 10/01/201562,473 mi+9,661 mi
- 08/01/201668,554 mi+6,081 mi
- 18/01/201782,616 mi+14,062 mi
- 18/01/201782,616 mi
- 11/01/201887,947 mi+5,331 mi
- 08/01/2019102,367 mi+14,420 mi
- 09/01/2019102,368 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/2020113,583 mi+11,215 mi
Average of roughly 8,912 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- MMT Gearbox Actuator FailureSerious
The automated manual (MMT) gearbox can suffer actuator and ECU faults, leaving the car stuck in neutral or unable to select gears - a known weak point on Mk2 Yaris automated models that often requires specialist repair.
- Water Pump LeakModerate
The water pump on the 1.0 and 1.33 petrol engines is a known failure point, often showing as pink crusty coolant residue around the pump and a dropping coolant level; left unchecked it can cause overheating.
- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
The speed sensors in the rear wheel bearings are prone to corrosion, triggering ABS warnings.
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