2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · SE08 AKV
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 141,136 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE08 AKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 141,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 AKV 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 (SE08 AKV) between August 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SE08 AKV Mileage History
- 25/08/2022133,113 mi
- 14/06/2023133,885 mi+772 mi
- 03/07/2023133,922 mi+37 mi
- 24/06/2024141,136 mi+7,214 mi
- 24/06/2024141,136 mi
Average of roughly 4,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Yaris Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
The water pump on the 1.0 and 1.33 petrol engines is a known failure point, often showing as pink crusty coolant residue around the pump and a dropping coolant level; left unchecked it can cause overheating.
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