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AA08 RYP

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RYP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,844 miles

corrosion to underbody

Fail 11 Aug 2025 98,844 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Aug 2024 97,186 miles

corrosion to underbody/components

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

corrosion to underbody/components

Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,249 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 95,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,586 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 91,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,423 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 90,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,090 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 67,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,998 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on legal limit at test

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,197 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,421 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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AA08 RYP is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

AA08 RYP is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AA08 RYP safe to buy?

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