2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · GU08 FDV
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 107,555 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- 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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GU08 FDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 107,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU08 FDV 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 (GU08 FDV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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 (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
GU08 FDV Mileage History
- 06/07/202389,406 mi
- 04/07/202496,088 mi+6,682 mi
- 30/06/2025102,221 mi+6,133 mi
- 24/07/2025102,252 mi+31 mi
- 23/07/2026107,555 mi+5,303 mi
Average of roughly 5,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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