2006 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · FM55 RSO
2006 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 32,576 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2016.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM55 RSO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2015
- 32,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM55 RSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Yaris (FM55 RSO) between September 2011 and September 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”.
FM55 RSO Mileage History
- 17/09/201147,438 km
- 20/08/201230,362 km-17,076 km
- 02/09/201331,512 km+1,150 km
- 05/09/201432,120 km+608 km
- 16/09/201532,571 mi
- 17/09/201532,576 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -3,715 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
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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- 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
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