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AK55 MYB

2005 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MYB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,038 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2026 119,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,506 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside, both hoses covered in grease? (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 119,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside, both hoses covered in grease? (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery insecure

centre stop lamp inoperative

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2024 119,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

battery insecure

centre stop lamp inoperative

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,396 miles

1 incorrect wheel nut fitted to offside rear wheel

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes are poor

coolant staining on radiator

nearside headlamp lens is poor

Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,153 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 99,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm....out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracking at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm....out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe, corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe to tail pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

clutch pedal only half pedal

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety hole in oil filter, rotted away (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe, corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe to tail pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal only half pedal

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,348 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 58,573 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,573 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,741 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil low

front a.r.b link rod bushes perished

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear exhaust heat shield partially adrift

Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

a.r.b bushes perished

engine took 3 litres of oil before emissons test took place

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat and pram

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,077 miles

a.r.b bushes perished

engine took 3 litres of oil before emissons test took place

rear seat belts not checked due to child seat and pram

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,109 miles

rear wiper blade defective

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres outer walls slight cracks

Fail 30 Jun 2012 40,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres outer walls slight cracks

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,287 miles

front wiper blades smiery

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 24,589 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,615 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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AK55 MYB is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AK55 MYB, 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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AK55 MYB is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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