2004 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · MK54 SGU
2004 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 98,464 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,464 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.
MK54 SGU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2018
- 98,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK54 SGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Yaris (MK54 SGU) between June 2007 and May 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
MK54 SGU Mileage History
- 15/06/200712,596 mi
- 18/02/200816,091 mi+3,495 mi
- 20/02/200816,091 mi
- 20/02/200926,135 mi+10,044 mi
- 20/02/200926,135 mi
- 19/02/201036,106 mi+9,971 mi
- 20/02/201036,108 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/201142,958 mi+6,850 mi
- 26/01/201257,434 mi+14,476 mi
- 13/02/201361,948 mi+4,514 mi
- 13/02/201361,948 mi
- 08/02/201467,750 mi+5,802 mi
- 08/02/201467,750 mi
- 01/01/201571,160 mi+3,410 mi
- 07/03/201672,856 mi+1,696 mi
- 24/04/201783,179 mi+10,323 mi
- 15/05/201898,464 mi+15,285 mi
Average of roughly 7,867 miles per year across 17 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: Poor
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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