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AB04 YAR

2005 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,432 mi
Last recorded48,432 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 YAR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 48,432 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2025 47,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 40,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front and both rear flexi brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Fail 4 Feb 2022 40,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front and both rear flexi brake hoses have corroded ferrules

Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,381 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 38,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,015 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 37,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,664 miles

Rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Jan 2017 36,659 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,256 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 31,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,548 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre low in pressure

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,276 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 12,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 10,813 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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AB04 YAR is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB04 YAR, 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 AB04 YAR registered?

AB04 YAR is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is AB04 YAR safe to buy?

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