2009 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · WL59 DHY
2009 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 103,359 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL59 DHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 103,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL59 DHY 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 2009 Toyota Yaris (WL59 DHY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WL59 DHY Mileage History
- 18/09/202384,068 mi
- 18/09/202384,068 mi
- 21/09/202493,079 mi+9,011 mi
- 16/09/2025103,359 mi+10,280 mi
- 23/09/2025103,359 mi
Average of roughly 9,572 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: Poor
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- Water Pump LeakModerate
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