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AB08 VWA

2008 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VWA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 137,168 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 134,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 130,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 129,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c.v boot pinholed + leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres outer edges cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,878 miles

steering rack bushes have movement

Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 113,809 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 105,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 97,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,571 miles

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

front discs worn.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn.

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 VWA is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

AB08 VWA is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is AB08 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 VWA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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