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AC08 BLX

2008 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BLX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,065 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 129,065 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 123,384 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 123,384 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,773 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 117,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,927 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 111,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 95,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,948 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 70,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,006 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2013 44,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AC08 BLX is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AC08 BLX, 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 AC08 BLX registered?

AC08 BLX is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 BLX safe to buy?

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