2008 Toyota Auris 1.4L Petrol · MM08 YKU
2008 Toyota Auris (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 173,468 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AURIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 YKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 173,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 YKU 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 Auris (MM08 YKU) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b”; “Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
MM08 YKU Mileage History
- 28/03/2022143,158 mi
- 04/04/2023152,546 mi+9,388 mi
- 05/04/2024163,973 mi+11,427 mi
- 18/03/2025173,466 mi+9,493 mi
- 20/03/2025173,468 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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