2004 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · GR04 KFL
2004 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 131,572 miles. MOT expired on 08 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,572 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.
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GR04 KFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2023
- 131,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR04 KFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Yaris (GR04 KFL) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
GR04 KFL Mileage History
- 09/03/2022126,713 mi
- 09/03/2022126,713 mi
- 15/03/2023131,572 mi+4,859 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 miles per year across 3 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
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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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
- Digital Dash Segment FailureModerate
The digital speedo can lose segments, making it an MOT failure if the speed is illegible.
- Clutch JudderModerate
Some manual models develop a judder when pulling away, often due to a worn clutch or dual-mass flywheel.
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