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AB08 VUW

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,161 mi
Last recorded86,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 86,161 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 86,157 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,894 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 70,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVEWEAR LIPS ON THEM TOO (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE AFTER FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE AFTER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD/IN TREADGROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 63,965 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVEWEAR LIPS ON THEM TOO (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE AFTER FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPE AFTER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD/IN TREADGROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALSO FRONT DISCS "LIPPED" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FLEXY CENTRE SECTION (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FLEXY CENTRE SECTION (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD AND IN TREAD GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 53,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 39,819 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 39,819 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 31,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 22,228 miles

n/s wiper blade slightly split at ends

Pass 17 May 2014 13,142 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 13,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 11,343 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all 4 tyres have slight age cracking between treads.

Pass 26 May 2012 9,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 7,591 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 VUW is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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