2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · ET57 FXH
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 98,391 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,391 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.
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ET57 FXH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2026
- 98,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET57 FXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (ET57 FXH) between May 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
ET57 FXH Mileage History
- 20/05/201122,107 mi
- 02/07/201231,085 mi+8,978 mi
- 08/07/201342,475 mi+11,390 mi
- 12/07/201448,327 mi+5,852 mi
- 19/07/201448,447 mi+120 mi
- 16/07/201554,544 mi+6,097 mi
- 16/07/201554,544 mi
- 27/07/201658,209 mi+3,665 mi
- 26/07/201761,915 mi+3,706 mi
- 26/07/201866,141 mi+4,226 mi
- 27/07/201866,142 mi+1 mi
- 26/07/201970,331 mi+4,189 mi
- 27/07/201970,331 mi
- 19/01/202175,821 mi+5,490 mi
- 08/06/202283,133 mi+7,312 mi
- 29/05/202387,883 mi+4,750 mi
- 29/05/202492,612 mi+4,729 mi
- 18/10/202594,837 mi+2,225 mi
- 18/10/202698,391 mi+3,554 mi
- 18/10/202698,391 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Water Pump LeakModerate
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