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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 176,251 miles on the clock, averaging 9,021 miles per year, above 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 VEL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,251 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,045 |
| Average per year | 9,021 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 VEL |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VEL
What car is SO53 VEL?
SO53 VEL is an blue Toyota Yaris, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 VEL was 176,251 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 VEL passed its MOT?
SO53 VEL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2019.
Is SO53 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 VEL 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 VEL?
SO53 VEL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.