2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SY55 VSX
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 95,098 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY55 VSX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2024
- 95,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY55 VSX 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 (SY55 VSX) between October 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SY55 VSX Mileage History
- 12/10/202285,311 mi
- 11/12/202387,441 mi+2,130 mi
- 02/12/202495,098 mi+7,657 mi
Average of roughly 4,571 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: Poor
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- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust often takes hold in the rear sills, rear crossmember, and front subframe mounting points.
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