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AE56 BYL

2006 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Yaris60,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BYL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 144,039 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 144,037 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 140,685 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills and jacking areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear brake drums back plate covers slightly corroded but not insecure.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 140,685 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills and jacking areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides rear brake drums back plate covers slightly corroded but not insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2023 137,154 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper both sides corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear shocks outer casings corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills / rear jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 133,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 132,170 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 132,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,100 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 64,100 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,342 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2009 23,222 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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AE56 BYL is a 2006 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 60,952 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 AE56 BYL, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE56 BYL registered?

AE56 BYL is a 2006 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AE56 BYL safe to buy?

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