2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · PL57 UHF

The Toyota Yaris presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 March 2026 at 214,489 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from March 2023 to March 2025 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 11 March 2023 at 130,439 miles, which the record shows with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical fault on the same day it then passed. Annual mileage sits at roughly 11,900 miles, in line with typical use for an 18-year-old car. The records show steady accumulation: 130,439 miles in March 2023, 160,638 by March 2024, 186,336 by March 2025, and 214,489 by March 2026. Each year added between 26,000 and 28,000 miles, a consistent pattern with no standing periods or sudden gaps. The clean pass sheets across four years suggest the previous owner kept on top of consumables and avoided letting advisories stack up. Given the sparse history with no advisories or recorded wear items, a buyer should still verify in person what MOT sheets omit. At 214,489 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper mounts will have endured heavy cycling and merit a physical check for play or corrosion. Brake discs and calipers should be inspected for binding or uneven wear despite no tester flags. Structural integrity underneath the sills and subframes needs a visual check for rust, as the Yaris of this era is prone to underbody corrosion with age. The clean record implies reasonable care, but high mileage means drivetrain mounts and exhaust hangers could be tired without yet tripping a failure.