MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to fault (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes offside and nearside from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in rear axle beam prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of front subframe corroded and holed in steering rack prescribed area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipes offside and nearside from flexi hoses to wheel cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in rear axle beam prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread areas of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at join with flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe tp flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexi hose to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front front brake pads very low
emissions too clean to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas
offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer tread area (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyres perished and cracked in tread areas
offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in tread areas
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?
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AB08 VPU is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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