2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · NJ05 VSL
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 97,287 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ05 VSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2025
- 97,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ05 VSL 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 (NJ05 VSL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
NJ05 VSL Mileage History
- 30/09/202288,331 mi
- 30/09/202288,331 mi
- 03/10/202392,009 mi+3,678 mi
- 30/09/202495,169 mi+3,160 mi
- 23/09/202597,287 mi+2,118 mi
Average of roughly 3,004 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: Below Average
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