2005 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · HV55 XWD
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 161,770 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV55 XWD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 161,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV55 XWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Yaris (HV55 XWD) between September 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
HV55 XWD Mileage History
- 09/09/200828,403 mi
- 01/09/200931,448 mi+3,045 mi
- 20/09/201035,445 mi+3,997 mi
- 14/09/201139,335 mi+3,890 mi
- 14/09/201139,335 mi
- 11/09/201243,971 mi+4,636 mi
- 03/09/201350,948 mi+6,977 mi
- 28/08/201456,300 mi+5,352 mi
- 03/09/201560,242 mi+3,942 mi
- 14/07/201664,401 mi+4,159 mi
- 04/07/201773,747 mi+9,346 mi
- 02/07/201887,834 mi+14,087 mi
- 18/06/2019104,847 mi+17,013 mi
- 18/06/2019104,848 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/2020119,149 mi+14,301 mi
- 17/06/2020119,149 mi
- 28/06/2021132,130 mi+12,981 mi
- 28/06/2021132,131 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/2022143,448 mi+11,317 mi
- 22/06/2023151,240 mi+7,792 mi
- 18/06/2024158,004 mi+6,764 mi
- 18/06/2024158,004 mi
- 08/07/2025159,736 mi+1,732 mi
- 15/06/2026161,770 mi+2,034 mi
- 15/06/2026161,770 mi
Average of roughly 7,508 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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