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A3 DBW

2005 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DBW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

all exhaust system heavy corroded minor leak between joints

underside suspension area heavy corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 109,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

all exhaust system heavy corroded minor leak between joints

underside suspension area heavy corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 92,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,931 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,930 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,254 miles

cut in outside wall of offside front tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

cut in outside wall of offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,506 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,602 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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A3 DBW is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A3 DBW, 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 A3 DBW registered?

A3 DBW is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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