2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · SK08 ULC
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,638 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK08 ULC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2023
- 117,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK08 ULC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (SK08 ULC) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SK08 ULC Mileage History
- 14/04/2022106,505 mi
- 15/04/2022106,510 mi+5 mi
- 13/04/2023117,638 mi+11,128 mi
Average of roughly 11,170 miles per year across 3 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.
- Rear Speed Sensor CorrosionModerate
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