2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · GY08 XKL
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 145,179 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY08 XKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 145,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY08 XKL 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 (GY08 XKL) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GY08 XKL Mileage History
- 29/05/2024134,644 mi
- 28/05/2025139,741 mi+5,097 mi
- 28/05/2025139,741 mi
- 13/07/2026145,170 mi+5,429 mi
- 16/07/2026145,179 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,947 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: 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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- Water Pump LeakModerate
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