Toyota Yaris (2005)
2005 Toyota Yaris
CarHunch analysed 33,845 real MOT records for the 2005 Toyota Yaris. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Toyota Yaris passes its MOT first time in 76.1% of cases, which is 3.9 percentage points below the UK average—a modest shortfall, but concerning given that nearly 39% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel versions perform identically at around 76%, so fuel type isn't a differentiating factor here.
At nearly 63,000 miles on average, these 19-year-old Yaris are running predictably high mileage, yet they're still averaging almost 27 advisories per test, suggesting wear and minor faults accumulate steadily over time. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically check the MOT history for what those dangerous defects were—many 2005 Yaris have suspension, braking, or structural issues that recur.
What to check before buying a 2005 Toyota Yaris
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (91%) | 30,822 | 76.1% | 4.9 |
| Diesel (9%) | 3,006 | 76.3% | 4.57 |
| Other (0%) | 13 | 79% | 1.31 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 80% | 3 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 60% | 12 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Toyota Yaris vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Toyota Yaris vehicles fall between 43,946 and 75,866 miles.
2005 Toyota Yaris — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 13,868 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Toyota Yaris
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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66%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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59%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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38.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.1%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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36%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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34%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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