2007 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · RA57 VOT
2007 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 114,200 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA57 VOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 114,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA57 VOT 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 2007 Toyota Yaris (RA57 VOT) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RA57 VOT Mileage History
- 27/02/202386,835 mi
- 15/02/202496,693 mi+9,858 mi
- 22/02/202497,044 mi+351 mi
- 05/04/2025112,757 mi+15,713 mi
- 27/04/2026114,200 mi+1,443 mi
Average of roughly 8,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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