Toyota Aygo Yaris Mk1 Mk2 1.0 VVT-i Head Gasket
Toyota
Yaris
2005
1KR-FE 1.0 VVT-i
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
🚫 Do NOT Drive
Safety Impact
Direct safety risk — affects safe operation of the vehicle
Urgency Level
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The 1KR-FE three-cylinder in Aygo/Yaris Mk2 can develop head gasket seepage at very high mileage (180,000+ km). White smoke on start and slow coolant loss. Head gasket replacement costs £400-700.
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