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2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RA05 BYD

RA05 BYD

2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2005. Recorded mileage 167,034 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
TOYOTA YARIS
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 16/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
167,034 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1299cc

RA05 BYD Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
  • 167,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
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RA05 BYD Mileage History

  1. 03/04/200814,151 mi
  2. 22/04/200816,263 mi+2,112 mi
  3. 22/04/200816,263 mi
  4. 15/04/200921,767 mi+5,504 mi
  5. 21/04/201032,828 mi+11,061 mi
  6. 21/04/201032,828 mi
  7. 19/04/201143,560 mi+10,732 mi
  8. 20/04/201249,359 mi+5,799 mi
  9. 20/04/201249,359 mi
  10. 15/04/201354,235 mi+4,876 mi
  11. 14/04/201459,232 mi+4,997 mi
  12. 10/04/201564,215 mi+4,983 mi
  13. 13/04/201672,170 mi+7,955 mi
  14. 15/04/201672,175 mi+5 mi
  15. 28/04/201778,643 mi+6,468 mi
  16. 08/05/201778,653 mi+10 mi
  17. 28/04/201881,250 mi+2,597 mi
  18. 11/04/201984,980 mi+3,730 mi
  19. 14/09/202086,263 mi+1,283 mi
  20. 07/09/2021100,372 mi+14,109 mi
  21. 06/09/2022125,180 mi+24,808 mi
  22. 06/09/2022125,180 mi
  23. 18/05/2023135,917 mi+10,737 mi
  24. 18/05/2023135,917 mi
  25. 14/05/2024140,299 mi+4,382 mi
  26. 07/05/2025153,034 mi+12,735 mi
  27. 14/05/2026167,034 mi+14,000 mi

Average of roughly 8,442 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

RA05 BYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 14:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Yaris (RA05 BYD) between April 2008 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.

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