2008 Toyota Auris 1.6L Petrol · GV08 KVM
2008 Toyota Auris (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 134,961 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
GV08 KVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2026
- 134,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 KVM 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 Auris (GV08 KVM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
GV08 KVM Mileage History
- 01/07/2024117,263 mi
- 01/07/2024117,263 mi
- 29/06/2025125,852 mi+8,589 mi
- 05/07/2026134,961 mi+9,109 mi
- 05/07/2026134,961 mi
Average of roughly 8,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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