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AJ08 YMS

2008 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Yaris59,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 YMS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 101,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 101,016 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 85,806 miles

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

Rear Registration plate slighlty cracked

Fail 7 May 2018 85,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML Illuminated

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

Rear Registration plate slighlty cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,409 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,216 miles

advise both sides front tyres wearing on outer edge

advise offside rear tyre on 2/3mm

advise tracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,605 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 YMS is a 2008 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2008 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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