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AB08 DFN

2008 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

203,791 mi
Last recorded203,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DFN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 203,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 203,791 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 181,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,850 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 161,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,964 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 122,939 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 109,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 99,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 89,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,019 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 80,019 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower bumper. (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 71,208 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 17 May 2016 71,208 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,960 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 DFN is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Grey 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 AB08 DFN, 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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AB08 DFN is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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