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A18 DFM

2005 Toyota Yaris

Beige Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,612 mi
Last recorded202,612 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DFM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 202,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 198,449 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 198,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 190,048 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 178,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 170,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 165,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 162,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 151,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 145,660 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,157 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 124,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,885 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 99,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,291 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,007 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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A18 DFM is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 DFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 DFM registered?

A18 DFM is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is A18 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DFM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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