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AB08 VPU

2008 Toyota Yaris

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,541 mi
Last recorded168,541 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 168,541 miles

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))

Pass 20 May 2025 161,016 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 161,016 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,338 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 154,323 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,137 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 141,031 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 134,783 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 131,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,487 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 126,369 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 120,418 miles

Front front brake pads very low

emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 112,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,961 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 86,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,526 miles

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 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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