CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV08 CHN

2008 Toyota Lite-ace

White Diesel 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,055 mi
Last recorded117,055 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Lite-ace106,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 CHN
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,055 miles

whole of under vehicle covered in underseal rust protection

Pass 15 Feb 2025 110,941 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points and inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points and inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 107,888 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 99,732 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under body

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 95,477 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 86,977 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,933 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 83,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,779 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,788 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,494 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,716 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
Full Toyota Lite-ace reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV08 CHN is a 2008 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 106,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 CHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV08 CHN?

You can check the full history of FV08 CHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV08 CHN registered?

FV08 CHN is a 2008 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is FV08 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 CHN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV08 CHN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV08 CHN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.