Toyota Yaris first generation

Toyota Yaris first generation
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The Toyota Yaris first generation (1999–2005): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: XP10

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,620–3,860 mm RDW3,615–3,640 mm
Width1,660–1,690 mm RDW1,660 mm
Height1,490–1,700 mm RDW1,500–1,510 mm
Wheelbase2,370–2,500 mm RDW2,370 mm
Front track1,440–1,480 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,420–1,470 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight815–985 kg RDW810–1,010 kg
Mass in running order915–1,085 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,320–1,530 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer650–900 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer400–550 kg Traficom–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors2–5 RDW–
Performance
Top speed155–190 km/h RDW–
Torque90–190 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/65R14, 185/60R15, 185/55R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older67.5% (67.3–67.8)69.2%186,921

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension57.2%41.6%
Lights and electrics44.3%28.8%
Brakes37.0%36.4%
Tyres33.0%31.2%
Body, chassis and structure23.5%18.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)14.5%11.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 20 versions of the Toyota Yaris first generation

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United Kingdom 20 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–20041.0 VVT-i1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20041.0 VVT-i1.0 LPetrol–5.4 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2002–2004Verso 1.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC154–155 g/km
2002–2004Verso 1.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC165–167 g/km
2003–20041.3 VVT-i Except T-Spirit1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2003–20041.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2003–20041.3 VVT-i T-Spirit1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2002–20041.4 D-4D GLS & CDX 3 door · 1.4 D-4D 5 door · 1.4 D-4D1.4 LDiesel5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2002–2004Verso 1.4 D-4D1.4 LDiesel5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2002–20041.5 VVT-i 5 door · 1.5 VVT-i 5-door1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2003–20041.5 VVT-i 3 door · 1.5 VVT-i 3-door1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
20031.0 VVT-i1.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic5.4 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2000–20021.0 VVTi GLS & CDX · 1.0 VVT-i GLS & CDX · 1.0 VVT-i1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2000–20021.3 VVTi · 1.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2000–20021.3 VVTi · 1.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
20021.4 D-4D S & GS 3 door1.4 LDiesel5-speed manual4.2 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
20021.5 VVT-i 3 door1.5 LPetrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2000–20011.0 VVTi S & GS · 1.0 VVT-i S & GS1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2000–2001Verso 1.3 VVTi · Verso 1.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2000–2001Verso 1.3 VVTi · Verso 1.3 VVT-i1.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.