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AA08 YJO

2008 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,510 mi
Last recorded114,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YJO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 114,510 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2025 114,510 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2024 108,495 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,477 miles

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 11 Jul 2022 100,121 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 100,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,416 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,865 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 89,531 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 89,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust has major leak, centre & rear backbox (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 84,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 71,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 71,398 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 64,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,103 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 39,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,774 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 YJO is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,296cc 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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

AA08 YJO is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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