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A1 VBR

2008 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,046 mi
Last recorded27,046 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VBR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 27,046 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both shock cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel filler/vent pipes corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slls both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2024 26,519 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded around coil spring cupling (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 26,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front washer jets are poor water still touch windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 25,734 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 25,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 24,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,827 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 18,060 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 15,827 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 13,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 11,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 10,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 8,025 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 8,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A1 VBR is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 A1 VBR, 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.

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What year was A1 VBR registered?

A1 VBR is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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