Water pump leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€200–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Toyota Yaris II
2005–2011 · Toyota Yaris 2
4
engines covered
13
known faults
136,974
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
14
official recalls
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The Toyota Yaris II was built from 2005 to 2011.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil consumption (piston rings): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €800–3,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 100–150 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (25.3 %), suspension (12.2 %), brakes (8.3 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-20 · API SL/SN · ~3.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 VVT-i (Toyota SZ / NZ) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SL · ~3.7 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 / 5W-30 · API SN / ILSAC · ~4.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~3.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108)
Exhaust manifold / catalyst crack
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Blowing noise, emissions fail
Fix: Replace manifold
€300–700
Clutch wear (city use)
usually 120,000–240,000 km · Wear part
Signs: High bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€400–700
1.0 / 1.3 / 1.5 VVT-i (Toyota SZ / NZ)
Timing chain stretch (1SZ / 2SZ)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
engine codes: 1SZ-FE, 2SZ-FE
Signs: Rattle on start
Fix: Replace chain kit
€400–800
Water pump
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant weep
Fix: Replace pump
€200–400
1.33 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Dual VVT-i (Toyota NR / ZR)
Water pump leak
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant weep, pink crust
Fix: Replace pump
€250–450
Oil consumption (early 1ZR / 2ZR)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2007–2011 only
Signs: Topping up between services
Fix: Monitor; rings
€800–2,500
Valvematic motor (FAE engines)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Wear part
engine codes: 1ZR-FAE, 2ZR-FAE, 3ZR-FAE
Signs: Engine light, rough idle
Fix: Replace Valvematic actuator
€400–900
1.4 D-4D (Toyota 1ND-TV)
Oil consumption (piston rings)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2008–2014 only
Signs: Topping up often, blue smoke
Fix: Monitor; engine repair
€800–3,000
Injectors / seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Knocking, smoke
Fix: Replace seals / injectors
€300–1,200
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2008–2018 only
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
MMT / MultiMode (automated)
MMT clutch actuator / clutch wear
usually 60,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Jerky shifts, 'gearbox fault', won't select a gear
Fix: Recalibrate; actuator or clutch replacement
€500–1,500
Automatic 4-speed (older)
Solenoids / pressure regulator (limp mode)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair
€300–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 VVT-i 3-cyl (1KR-FE — Aygo / Aygo X / C1 / 107 / 108) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 136,974 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.5 % | 5.8 % | 8.3 % | 10.4 % | 12.2 % | 14.2 % |
| Suspension | 4.9 % | 8.1 % | 12.2 % | 15.7 % | 18.2 % | 21.0 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 1.2 % | 1.4 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.1 % | 4.7 % | 6.0 % | 7.2 % | 8.1 % | 8.0 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 11.7 % | 17.4 % | 25.3 % | 30.2 % | 32.2 % | 33.8 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.7 % | 2.5 % | 5.2 % | 7.7 % | 9.3 % | 9.2 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.8 % | 2.3 % | 5.0 % | 8.5 % | 11.7 % | 11.8 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 574 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (14). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag The vehicles may be equipped with front passenger airbag inflators not appropriate for the vehicles20/01/2020 · R/2019/442
- Seat belt Rear seat belt may fail18/05/2016 · R/2016/083
- Fire risk Risk of fire01/12/2015 · R/2015/206
- Airbag Driver side airbag may rupture22/06/2015 · R/2015/095
- Airbag Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly15/06/2015 · R/2015/096
- Fire risk Risk of fire07/01/2015 · R/2014/160
- Steering Steering column may become unsecured22/04/2014 · R/2014/049
- Suspension / axles Seat rail mechanism could fail22/04/2014 · R/2014/050
The other recalls (6) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Toyota Yaris I 1999–2005Toyota Yaris III 2011–2020Toyota Yaris IV 2020–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026