2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · DG55 VKR
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 64,668 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG55 VKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2026
- 64,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG55 VKR 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 (DG55 VKR) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
DG55 VKR Mileage History
- 29/08/202344,000 mi
- 16/09/202452,304 mi+8,304 mi
- 03/09/202560,242 mi+7,938 mi
- 03/09/202560,242 mi
- 14/09/202664,668 mi+4,426 mi
Average of roughly 6,789 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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