2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · BV08 XHW
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 197,007 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 XHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 197,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 XHW 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 (BV08 XHW) between June 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
BV08 XHW Mileage History
- 18/06/2024183,285 mi
- 18/06/2024183,288 mi+3 mi
- 13/06/2025185,415 mi+2,127 mi
- 13/06/2025185,418 mi+3 mi
- 01/10/2026197,007 mi+11,589 mi
Average of roughly 6,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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