2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · GY57 XJT
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 177,949 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY57 XJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 177,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY57 XJT 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 (GY57 XJT) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GY57 XJT Mileage History
- 17/09/2022125,177 mi
- 22/08/2023139,297 mi+14,120 mi
- 22/08/2023139,298 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2024177,947 mi+38,649 mi
- 13/09/2024177,949 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 26,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- MMT Gearbox Actuator FailureSerious
The automated manual (MMT) gearbox can suffer actuator and ECU faults, leaving the car stuck in neutral or unable to select gears - a known weak point on Mk2 Yaris automated models that often requires specialist repair.
- Water Pump LeakModerate
The water pump on the 1.0 and 1.33 petrol engines is a known failure point, often showing as pink crusty coolant residue around the pump and a dropping coolant level; left unchecked it can cause overheating.
- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
The speed sensors in the rear wheel bearings are prone to corrosion, triggering ABS warnings.
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