2008 TOYOTA YARIS1.4L Diesel

The 2008 Toyota Yaris passed its most recent MOT on 27 February 2026 at 93,340 miles with no defects recorded. The overall maintenance trend is improving, following a cluster of failures and advisories in 2023 and 2024. The current certificate reflects a stable, roadworthy condition. The mileage profile is unusual for a vehicle of its age, averaging roughly 5,186 miles per year, which points to extended periods of light use or storage. A significant anomaly appears in the record: the odometer reading dropped from 67,059 miles on 18 July 2017 to 42,649 miles on 7 July 2018, a reduction of 24,410 miles that warrants investigation for possible odometer correction or instrument cluster replacement. After that discrepancy, the mileage climbed sharply to 71,831 miles by July 2019, then remained very low between 2019 and 2022 before resuming a steady, modest accumulation from 2022 onward. A buyer should pay close attention to the suspension and steering components, given the recurring advisories on anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers in 2023 and 2024 and the fractured offside front coil spring recorded in July 2019. The wheel bearing roughness flagged in 2017 and 2018 also suggests these items may need inspection. Brake system integrity requires scrutiny because the tester noted corrosion on the nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules in April 2024 and corrosion on both rear brake pipes in the same test. Tyre condition demands particular care, as the history shows repeated failures and advisories on front tyre tread depth and edge wear, plus aged tyres noted in 2024. The low annual mileage means rubber and elastomeric components may have aged independently of wear, so a thorough check of suspension bushes, engine mounts, and brake seals is advisable even though the latest test returned a clean pass.