2009 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · WN59 AOC
2009 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 285,683 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,683 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.
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WN59 AOC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 285,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN59 AOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Yaris (WN59 AOC) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
WN59 AOC Mileage History
- 26/11/2021260,009 mi
- 15/11/2022272,467 mi+12,458 mi
- 29/11/2022273,067 mi+600 mi
- 26/04/2024285,683 mi+12,616 mi
Average of roughly 10,631 miles per year across 4 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
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