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AJ08 DSO

2008 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,314 mi
Last recorded169,314 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DSO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 169,314 miles

Front and rear unprotected sections of steel brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 158,661 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 158,461 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear backbox corroded at join. Requires replacement. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,267 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 131,267 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 117,239 miles

Corrosion to body and underside, but not excessively weakened.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler pipe corroded. Not leaking.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 112,570 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,855 miles

Front reg plate secured with elastic band

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r stepping

Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,855 miles

Front reg plate secured with elastic band

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r stepping

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front wipers slightly smear

rear exhaust box heatsheild slightly loose

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,952 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,255 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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AJ08 DSO is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 AJ08 DSO, 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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AJ08 DSO is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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