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AB08 CEY

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 CEY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 115,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,681 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,495 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 93,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,223 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 85,219 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 73,279 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,445 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,359 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking. 195/50/16

Pass 5 Jun 2013 44,109 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread. 195/50/16

offside rear tyre perishing around tread.

Pass 17 May 2012 34,175 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 34,175 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,146 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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AB08 CEY is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB08 CEY, 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 AB08 CEY registered?

AB08 CEY is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AB08 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 CEY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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