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AJ08 YMG

2008 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,096 mi
Last recorded126,096 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YMG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,096 miles

Chip in the screen

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Front wipers smearing

Rear beam axle corroding

Rear wiper perished

Fail 18 Jul 2025 125,744 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

clutch pedal anti slip rubber is missing

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

offside rear tyre is wearing on the shoulders & has a nail in the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Jul 2024 112,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip to windscreen

front wiper blades poor

Fail 5 Apr 2023 91,905 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 joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,306 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 76,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber mount missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 62,190 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,141 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,234 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,798 miles

o/s/r seat belt buckle stiff to operate

Pass 26 Feb 2011 20,087 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 20,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YMG is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ08 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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