2005 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · SO54 FCN
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 157,297 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SO54 FCN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 157,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO54 FCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Yaris (SO54 FCN) between January 2008 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
SO54 FCN Mileage History
- 04/01/200815,379 mi
- 09/01/200922,706 mi+7,327 mi
- 09/01/200922,706 mi
- 20/01/200922,842 mi+136 mi
- 19/01/201030,873 mi+8,031 mi
- 12/01/201138,287 mi+7,414 mi
- 11/01/201244,785 mi+6,498 mi
- 15/01/201352,896 mi+8,111 mi
- 16/01/201352,896 mi
- 13/01/201460,932 mi+8,036 mi
- 13/01/201460,932 mi
- 06/01/201568,812 mi+7,880 mi
- 02/09/201572,009 mi+3,197 mi
- 10/09/201674,670 mi+2,661 mi
- 18/09/201780,085 mi+5,415 mi
- 22/09/201888,623 mi+8,538 mi
- 24/09/201888,653 mi+30 mi
- 20/09/201998,258 mi+9,605 mi
- 23/09/201998,351 mi+93 mi
- 19/09/2020106,906 mi+8,555 mi
- 11/09/2021116,331 mi+9,425 mi
- 20/09/2022126,241 mi+9,910 mi
- 20/09/2022126,241 mi
- 16/09/2023135,544 mi+9,303 mi
- 21/09/2024146,259 mi+10,715 mi
- 23/09/2024146,291 mi+32 mi
- 09/09/2025157,264 mi+10,973 mi
- 24/09/2025157,297 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 8,008 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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