2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · RF05 VXA
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 76,919 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 VXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 76,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 VXA 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 (RF05 VXA) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Outer Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring (1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
RF05 VXA Mileage History
- 17/09/202472,808 mi
- 01/10/202575,195 mi+2,387 mi
- 01/10/202575,195 mi
- 24/09/202676,885 mi+1,690 mi
- 29/09/202676,919 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
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- Clutch JudderModerate
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