2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · SM08 FSN
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 101,834 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM08 FSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 101,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM08 FSN 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 (SM08 FSN) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s &”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SM08 FSN Mileage History
- 01/08/202275,287 mi
- 07/08/202389,521 mi+14,234 mi
- 05/08/202497,225 mi+7,704 mi
- 13/08/2025101,834 mi+4,609 mi
- 16/08/2025101,834 mi
Average of roughly 8,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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