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AO05 GVJ

2005 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,883 mi
Last recorded97,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 GVJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

h/brake lever comes up high but not to stop

Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,705 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various surface corrsion under car

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to various under body panels

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,326 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,494 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,494 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,293 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,446 miles

front brake discs and pads thin

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,231 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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AO05 GVJ is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO05 GVJ, 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 AO05 GVJ registered?

AO05 GVJ is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is AO05 GVJ safe to buy?

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