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AB08 VPL

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VPL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2025 121,296 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 114,785 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 114,782 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 112,026 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 109,145 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 87,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,705 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,393 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,164 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 VPL is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel 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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

AB08 VPL is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AB08 VPL safe to buy?

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