2007 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · VK07 LVO
2007 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 176,443 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK07 LVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 176,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK07 LVO 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 (VK07 LVO) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
VK07 LVO Mileage History
- 23/09/2022166,068 mi
- 19/09/2023168,784 mi+2,716 mi
- 20/09/2023168,786 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2024176,443 mi+7,657 mi
- 15/10/2024176,443 mi
Average of roughly 5,032 miles per year across 5 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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