2005 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · YR55 COU
2005 Toyota Yaris (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 29,865 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR55 COU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 29,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR55 COU 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 (YR55 COU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 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 (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
YR55 COU Mileage History
- 11/01/202425,502 mi
- 22/01/202539,443 mi+13,941 mi
- 22/01/202539,443 mi
- 16/01/202629,865 mi-9,578 mi
- 16/01/202629,865 mi
Average of roughly 2,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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