2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · ML05 VHZ
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 37,928 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 VHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 37,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 VHZ 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 2005 Toyota Yaris (ML05 VHZ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))”; “Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML05 VHZ Mileage History
- 26/06/202436,837 mi
- 26/06/202537,460 mi+623 mi
- 26/06/202537,460 mi
- 24/06/202637,928 mi+468 mi
- 25/06/202637,928 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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