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AA08 DCZ

2008 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DCZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 94,569 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Apr 2026 94,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 88,002 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,178 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Drum backing plates corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 95,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 95,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 62,153 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 58,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 58,406 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,241 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 56,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 51,598 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 29,414 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 1,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2011 1,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AA08 DCZ is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA08 DCZ, 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 AA08 DCZ registered?

AA08 DCZ is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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