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Toyota Yaris road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Toyota Yaris? 67% of the 3 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Toyota Yaris?

Most used Toyota Yaris in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 67% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Electric Yariss now pay road tax too (the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025) — the same £200 standard rate. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (67%)
From April 2017
67% of stock
Median CO₂
91 g/km

Motoring Today currently lists 3 used Toyota Yaris models for sale, ranging from 2014 to 2019. When considering a used Yaris, understanding its Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, is important for budgeting. Unlike new cars where the first year's VED is often rolled into the purchase price, for used cars, you'll be responsible for the annual payment. The exact VED amount for any used Yaris depends crucially on two main factors: its initial registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. For cars registered before 1 April 2017, the annual VED is determined solely by their CO2 emissions banding. Generally, cars with lower CO2 output fall into lower tax bands. However, cars registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, such as some of the later Yaris models available, follow a different system. These vehicles typically pay a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat annual rate. An additional surcharge applies for cars that had a list price over £40,000 when new, though this is less common for the Yaris. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt from VED, but this exemption is set to change in April 2025. Because of these varying rules, and to account for each car's specific details, it is not possible to state a single VED figure for all used Toyota Yaris models. We strongly advise checking the individual listing for any Yaris you are interested in, as every car's unique registration date and CO2 figures will dictate its precise annual VED amount. This ensures you have the most accurate information before making a purchase decision.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

67% of Toyota Yaris

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Toyota Yaris road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Toyota Yaris (Petrol/Electric Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel), across 702 recorded variants.

Performance
64–280 bhp
Power
5.3s
0–60 mph (fastest)
143 mph
Top speed
996–1,798 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
29.4–91.1 mpg
Fuel economy
75–215 g/km
CO₂
£35
Road tax (VED)
2–44 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
3,945 mm
Length
1,695 mm
Width
1,510 mm
Height
2,510 mm
Wheelbase
1,055 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
3★
Child
2★
Pedestrian

The Toyota Yaris Hatchback (06-11) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £6,895
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.6T Rovanpera 3dr AWDManualPetrol280 bhp32.1 mpg19844
1.6T Circuit 3dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol280 bhp29.4 - 29.7 mpg21543
1.5 Hybrid 130 GR Sport 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid128 bhp67.3 mpg9615
1.6 AWD 3dManualPetrol257 bhp34.3 mpg18635
1.5 Hybrid Icon CVT 5dAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid114 bhp57.6 - 68.9 mpg9213
1.5 Hybrid Dynamic CVT 5dAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid114 bhp57.7 - 65.7 mpg9814
Y20 (Toyota Touch2 with Go) 1.5 VVT-i 5dManualPetrol109 bhp43.5 - 45.6 mpg14110
Y20 (Toyota Touch2 with Go) 1.5 VVT-i auto 5dAutomaticPetrol109 bhp44.8 - 45.6 mpg13910
Icon (Toyota Touch2 with Go) 1.0 VVT-i 72hp 5dManualPetrol70 bhp44.8 - 48.7 mpg1312
GRMN 1.8 Dual VVT-i 3dManualPetrol209 bhp37 mpg17036
Y20 1.5 VVT-i Hybrid auto 5dAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid98 bhp56.5 mpg1128
Grey Bi-Tone 1.5 VVT-i 5dManualPetrol109 bhp54 mpg11810

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Toyota Yaris?
A Toyota Yaris registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Toyota Yariss pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Toyota Yaris?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered before April 2017, road tax is based on CO2 emission bands. Cars registered from April 2017 onwards pay a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies to cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, for five years from the second year of registration.
How many used Toyota Yaris cars are currently for sale?
There are 2 used Toyota Yaris cars currently for sale, ranging from model years 2014 to 2019, as of 30 August 2026.

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