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AB08 YHX

2008 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YHX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 115,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2026 115,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 114,434 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 112,516 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 112,516 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 110,267 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 107,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 88v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 104,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 86,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 76,261 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 64,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 46,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 46,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,373 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 20,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 19,228 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 YHX is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 YHX registered?

AB08 YHX is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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