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LW05 PYY

2005 Toyota Vitz

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,828 mi
Last recorded72,828 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Vitz73,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PYY
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 72,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 72,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,731 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,679 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2022 49,679 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2021 43,568 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 43,568 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,814 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,673 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2018 35,666 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front /both front aims not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working not illuminating on dash (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,429 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,253 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 83,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,010 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,057 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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LW05 PYY is a 2005 Toyota Vitz in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 73,934 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW05 PYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LW05 PYY registered?

LW05 PYY is a 2005 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LW05 PYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 PYY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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