2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · MV08 RFN

The Yaris presents a current pass certificate from the 23 February 2026 test at 26,046 miles, indicating the vehicle met statutory standards on that date. Maintenance trend appears stable across the recorded history, with annual examinations from February 2024 through February 2026 showing no defects logged. The recent pass follows a failed attempt on 18 February 2026 at 26,034 miles that also recorded no defects, suggesting the earlier failure stemmed from non-mechanical causes rather than deterioration. Mileage pattern sits exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old car. The odometer advanced just 608 miles between the February 2024 test at 24,438 miles and the February 2025 test at 25,070 miles, then added a mere 976 miles to the February 2026 pass at 26,046 miles. Such limited use, roughly 1,447 miles per annum, points to infrequent running or prolonged storage. The record shows no gaps longer than twelve months between tests, yet the minimal accumulation implies light duty rather than rigorous daily wear. Because the DVSA entries list no advisories or defects across any examination, the buyer cannot rely on flagged issues to direct inspection. The twin failures dated 22 February 2024 and 18 February 2026 at identical mileages to their subsequent passes betray administrative anomalies, not worn tyres or failing emissions. Previous keepers likely maintained basic statutory compliance but the sparse defect data obscures true condition. In person, the buyer should scrutinise structural integrity for corrosion on sills and subframes given the vehicle's age and low mileage standing periods. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding after long dormancy, and verify exhaust emissions under cold start. The absence of recorded faults does not exempt these components from age-related degradation.