2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · M18 RBB
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 124,422 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M18 RBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 124,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M18 RBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (M18 RBB) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
M18 RBB Mileage History
- 19/11/2022115,280 mi
- 25/11/2022115,288 mi+8 mi
- 15/11/2023118,862 mi+3,574 mi
- 28/11/2024124,422 mi+5,560 mi
Average of roughly 4,512 miles per year across 4 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: 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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- 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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