2005 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · VU55 SOJ
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 125,678 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 SOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 125,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 SOJ 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 (VU55 SOJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
VU55 SOJ Mileage History
- 31/05/2024112,109 mi
- 01/06/2024112,121 mi+12 mi
- 31/05/2025119,119 mi+6,998 mi
- 29/05/2026125,678 mi+6,559 mi
- 29/05/2026125,678 mi
Average of roughly 6,809 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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