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EG08 FZE

2008 Toyota Vitz

White Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,754 mi
Last recorded171,754 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Vitz70,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG08 FZE
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 171,754 miles

Rear under body corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 167,930 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,540 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 145,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 135,215 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 135,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 119,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 119,232 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing lap belt , is under the seat? (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 89,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image weak.

Fail 19 Apr 2019 80,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split and smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image weak.

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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EG08 FZE is a 2008 Toyota Vitz in White with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 70,951 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG08 FZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Vitz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EG08 FZE is a 2008 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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