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AO05 TAU

2005 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,557 mi
Last recorded100,557 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Yaris58,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,090 miles

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 61,719 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,995 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,799 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread showing 3mm legal limit shown at 1.6mm advise to change soon.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,430 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 27,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,630 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 TAU is a 2005 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAU, 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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AO05 TAU is a 2005 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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