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AB08 VPT

2008 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,407 mi
Last recorded144,407 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VPT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 144,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road deep scratches caused by damaged wiper blade. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front bumper loose.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 137,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 118,851 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,662 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,604 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,604 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,542 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,542 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

Rear Brakes close to imbalance limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,906 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,873 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,460 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 39,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,205 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 VPT is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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