2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · GR57 BVX
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 185,202 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR57 BVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2026
- 185,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR57 BVX 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 (GR57 BVX) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side ”; “Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
GR57 BVX Mileage History
- 30/09/2024175,109 mi
- 28/10/2024175,281 mi+172 mi
- 28/10/2025180,099 mi+4,818 mi
- 05/11/2025180,100 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2026185,202 mi+5,102 mi
Average of roughly 4,897 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: Poor
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