2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · PX08 GGP
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 130,845 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX08 GGP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 130,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX08 GGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (PX08 GGP) between May 2011 and June 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PX08 GGP Mileage History
- 07/05/201115,348 mi
- 28/04/201219,992 mi+4,644 mi
- 17/05/201325,264 mi+5,272 mi
- 29/05/201442,177 mi+16,913 mi
- 28/05/201555,900 mi+13,723 mi
- 23/05/201663,557 mi+7,657 mi
- 24/05/201773,365 mi+9,808 mi
- 24/05/201773,365 mi
- 08/05/201878,783 mi+5,418 mi
- 10/05/201985,637 mi+6,854 mi
- 10/05/201985,637 mi
- 02/06/202092,033 mi+6,396 mi
- 23/06/202195,670 mi+3,637 mi
- 28/06/202195,672 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/2022104,677 mi+9,005 mi
- 11/06/2022104,680 mi+3 mi
- 17/06/2023112,441 mi+7,761 mi
- 17/06/2023112,441 mi
- 10/06/2024124,019 mi+11,578 mi
- 10/06/2024124,019 mi
- 12/06/2025130,845 mi+6,826 mi
Average of roughly 8,191 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
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