2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GU09 YCW
2009 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 86,574 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,574 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU09 YCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 86,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU09 YCW 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 2009 Toyota Yaris (GU09 YCW) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GU09 YCW Mileage History
- 23/07/202474,559 mi
- 23/07/202579,653 mi+5,094 mi
- 23/07/202579,653 mi
- 07/08/202686,574 mi+6,921 mi
- 07/08/202686,574 mi
Average of roughly 5,890 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: Average
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- Water Pump LeakModerate
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- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
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