2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FN05 YLT

The 2005 Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy following a pass on 19 February 2026 at 100,079 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The most recent test cycle shows a fail on 18 February 2026 at 100,078 miles followed by a pass one day later, yet the DVSA entry records no defects against either outcome. This pattern repeats from the prior year, where a fail on 25 February 2025 at 97,351 miles preceded a pass on 26 February 2025 at 97,354 miles, again with no defects logged. The odometer reads 100,079 miles against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 4,766 miles per year. The records show steady low annual use: 94,061 miles in February 2024, 97,354 miles in February 2025, and 100,079 miles in February 2026. The sparse history contains only three passes and two fails across two years, with no advisories or recorded faults at any stage. Low mileage of this order often signals extended standing periods, which can allow corrosion or perished rubber components to develop unseen. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT data gives no visibility of these areas beyond the clean entries. The repeated next-day pass after a fail with no defects suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rectification, but suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs still warrant hands-on checks given the vehicle's age. Verify the exhaust emissions and brake binding during a road test. Given the two consecutive years of fail-then-pass with zero defects recorded, commission an independent inspection before purchase. Confirm the true reason for the 2025 and 2026 failures through the test centre, and assess tyre condition and wiper blades as consumables irrespective of the clean advisories.