2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GV08 XMF
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 71,288 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 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 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,288 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.
GV08 XMF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 71,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 XMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (GV08 XMF) between May 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GV08 XMF Mileage History
- 04/05/201122,344 mi
- 21/05/201225,796 mi+3,452 mi
- 18/05/201330,699 mi+4,903 mi
- 20/05/201435,628 mi+4,929 mi
- 14/05/201542,144 mi+6,516 mi
- 19/05/201542,265 mi+121 mi
- 18/05/201648,713 mi+6,448 mi
- 18/05/201648,713 mi
- 26/06/201752,619 mi+3,906 mi
- 03/07/201855,370 mi+2,751 mi
- 07/06/201956,161 mi+791 mi
- 21/12/202060,660 mi+4,499 mi
- 18/12/202162,830 mi+2,170 mi
- 13/12/202264,898 mi+2,068 mi
- 19/12/202367,024 mi+2,126 mi
- 02/01/202569,357 mi+2,333 mi
- 09/12/202571,288 mi+1,931 mi
- 10/12/202571,288 mi
Average of roughly 3,351 miles per year across 18 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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