2007 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · EN07 VVZ
2007 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 157,221 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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.
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EN07 VVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 157,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN07 VVZ 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 2007 Toyota Yaris (EN07 VVZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
EN07 VVZ Mileage History
- 18/10/2023142,992 mi
- 21/10/2023142,992 mi
- 22/10/2024153,710 mi+10,718 mi
- 22/10/2024153,710 mi
- 20/10/2025157,221 mi+3,511 mi
Average of roughly 7,088 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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