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A12 VJF

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,240 mi
Last recorded64,240 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VJF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 64,240 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 29,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,886 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 28,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,385 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,614 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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A12 VJF is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 VJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Yaris is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 VJF registered?

A12 VJF is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is A12 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 VJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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