2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · AF55 HHY

The 2005 Toyota Yaris presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clear pass recorded at the most recent test on 7 December 2023 at 142,679 miles and no defects listed. Prior to that, the 9 January 2023 test at 139,261 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish in the record is a failure on 29 December 2022 at 139,159 miles, which the DVSA entry shows with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. On balance, the documentary history suggests consistent statutory compliance over the last four years. The odometer shows 142,679 miles against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 6,800 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this vintage. The gap between the 6 January 2022 test at 133,416 miles and the December 2022 failure at 139,159 miles shows around 5,700 miles added in under twelve months, a normal use rate. From that point to the December 2023 pass at 142,679 miles, only 3,520 miles were covered, hinting the car saw lighter running in its final recorded year. The sparse MOT data carries no advisories across any entry, so we have no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, or suspension to interrogate. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record omits advisories that an older Yaris of this mileage would commonly accrue. The clean sheets do not confirm the condition of coil springs, suspension bushes, or brake discs, only that the tester raised no failure at the time. Given the 2022 failure with no listed defect, verify the VOSA failure reason with the test station to rule out a clerical anomaly. Treat the absence of advisories as a cue to check consumables directly. Inspect front and rear brake calipers for binding, measure remaining tyre tread and sidewall cracking, and confirm exhaust emissions under load. The history implies basic upkeep was maintained, but the paper trail alone is insufficient to certify mechanical health on a 21-year-old vehicle.