2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · KB08 ERS
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2008. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB08 ERS Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 18/11/2026
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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: Average
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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TOYOTA YARIS Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- 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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