2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · AY08 YWZ
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 92,197 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY08 YWZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2024
- 92,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY08 YWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (AY08 YWZ) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AY08 YWZ Mileage History
- 11/03/202282,793 mi
- 08/03/202386,225 mi+3,432 mi
- 07/03/202492,197 mi+5,972 mi
- 07/03/202492,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,723 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- MMT Gearbox Actuator FailureSerious
The automated manual (MMT) gearbox can suffer actuator and ECU faults, leaving the car stuck in neutral or unable to select gears - a known weak point on Mk2 Yaris automated models that often requires specialist repair.
- Water Pump LeakModerate
The water pump on the 1.0 and 1.33 petrol engines is a known failure point, often showing as pink crusty coolant residue around the pump and a dropping coolant level; left unchecked it can cause overheating.
- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
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