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AB08 VOU

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,696 mi
Last recorded169,696 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 169,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 164,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 164,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 159,603 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight vehicle undercarriage corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 154,265 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,488 miles

Offside Front Outer slight deterioration to constant velocity joint gaiter

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside wiper split

fuel filler neck becoming corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 150,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer slight deterioration to constant velocity joint gaiter

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside wiper split

fuel filler neck becoming corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 145,523 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 145,523 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 137,964 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2019 137,958 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 129,030 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 129,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 120,626 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 120,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 110,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 110,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2015 102,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear washer blocked. Radiator poor condition.

Pass 30 May 2015 102,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear washer blocked. Radiator poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2014 89,821 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 89,821 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 80,163 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Fail 17 May 2013 80,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 68,480 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 51,411 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 VOU is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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