2010 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · SM10 VKP
2010 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 163,714 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM10 VKP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 163,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM10 VKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Toyota Yaris (SM10 VKP) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SM10 VKP Mileage History
- 07/10/2022146,473 mi
- 08/10/2022146,473 mi
- 25/10/2023163,707 mi+17,234 mi
- 30/10/2023163,714 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 16,229 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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