2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SB08 GVO

Most recent MOT outcome The latest MOT (28 August 2025) was a pass, but it recorded a long list of defects. The most serious items are the rear‑exhaust mounting being defective, a minor front‑exhaust leak, and corrosion on both front brake pipes. In addition there are several wear‑related advisories on the rear coil springs, lower‑suspension arm bushes and the registration‑plate fixing. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the four MOTs that show failures, the same areas keep re‑appearing: Coil springs – rear springs are corroded and, in the August 2025 failure, both front coil springs were listed as fractured or broken. Exhaust system – the rear‑exhaust mounting and front‑exhaust leak are noted in every MOT from 2024 onward. Brake pipe corrosion – front brake pipes are repeatedly recorded as corroded and covered in grease. Lower‑suspension arm pins/bushes – wear on the front lower‑arm pins is flagged in each recent test. Registration‑plate fixing – the front plate is insecure, though judged unlikely to detach. These items suggest a pattern of ageing corrosion and wear on suspension, exhaust and brake‑line components rather than high‑mileage wear. Trend analysis The defect list has not diminished over time.