2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · RA55 LLP
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 156,703 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA55 LLP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 156,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA55 LLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Yaris (RA55 LLP) between July 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Engine ticking over at 1400rpm approx. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RA55 LLP Mileage History
- 07/07/2023146,902 mi
- 18/07/2023146,906 mi+4 mi
- 23/07/2024156,703 mi+9,797 mi
Average of roughly 9,373 miles per year across 3 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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