2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · DG05 AHL
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 140,989 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG05 AHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 140,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG05 AHL 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 2005 Toyota Yaris (DG05 AHL) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DG05 AHL Mileage History
- 08/12/2023113,765 mi
- 14/12/2024130,440 mi+16,675 mi
- 15/12/2025140,957 mi+10,517 mi
- 06/01/2026140,983 mi+26 mi
- 13/01/2026140,989 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 12,959 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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