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AA08 EWV

2008 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2024 92,981 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 87,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,275 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 73,203 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and lipped, both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut, 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2020 68,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F and O/S/F limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited dampening (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 54,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 38,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,370 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 21,299 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 16,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 16,683 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 11,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EWV is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWV, 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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AA08 EWV is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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