2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · BU08 NWJ
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 103,510 miles. MOT expired on 26 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU08 NWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2023
- 103,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 NWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (BU08 NWJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU08 NWJ Mileage History
- 20/12/202184,760 mi
- 19/12/202294,563 mi+9,803 mi
- 19/12/202294,563 mi
- 15/12/2023103,510 mi+8,947 mi
- 15/12/2023103,510 mi
Average of roughly 9,445 miles per year across 5 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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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- 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
The speed sensors in the rear wheel bearings are prone to corrosion, triggering ABS warnings.
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