2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · ET08 BWG
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 127,175 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ET08 BWG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2023
- 127,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET08 BWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (ET08 BWG) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))”; “Central Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
ET08 BWG Mileage History
- 23/07/2022123,800 mi
- 23/07/2022123,884 mi+84 mi
- 22/07/2023127,175 mi+3,291 mi
Average of roughly 3,384 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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