Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Toyota Yaris Petrol 998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 98,117 miles on the clock, averaging 6,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 VVT-i engine is known for 1sz-fe and timing chain hydraulic tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 VEK
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 98,117 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,158 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Toyota Yaris
These are the most commonly reported problems on Toyota Yaris models (1999–2005), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1SZ-FE
Timing chain hydraulic tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 VEK |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 VEK
What car is SO53 VEK?
SO53 VEK is an red Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 VEK?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 VEK was 98,117 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 VEK passed its MOT?
SO53 VEK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2017.
Is SO53 VEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 VEK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO53 VEK?
SO53 VEK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.