2008 Toyota Yaris 1.5L Petrol · OU08 MBX
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 168,132 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU08 MBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 168,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU08 MBX 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 (OU08 MBX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OU08 MBX Mileage History
- 06/09/2023125,274 mi
- 12/09/2024145,648 mi+20,374 mi
- 13/09/2024145,652 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/2025168,128 mi+22,476 mi
- 25/09/2025168,132 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 20,872 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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