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AB08 DFO

2008 Toyota Yaris

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,188 mi
Last recorded132,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DFO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 132,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,906 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,965 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 125,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,850 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP. 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,105 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 113,363 miles

Coolant leak TANK WAS EMPTY ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,363 miles

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

Coolant leak TANK WAS EMPTY ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP AND TRACKING. 185/60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CUT IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 103,066 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,793 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 92,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 73,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,542 miles

Nearside wiper split but still clears the screen.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wiper split but still clears the screen.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,738 miles

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

Oil leak

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn

n/s wiper poor

Fail 30 Jun 2011 29,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,472 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear edges

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

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 DFO is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DFO, 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 DFO is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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