2008 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · VX08 VZM
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 72,285 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX08 VZM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 72,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX08 VZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Yaris (VX08 VZM) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VX08 VZM Mileage History
- 10/08/202266,446 mi
- 08/08/202368,490 mi+2,044 mi
- 22/07/202470,950 mi+2,460 mi
- 19/07/202572,285 mi+1,335 mi
Average of roughly 1,986 miles per year across 4 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: 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
The speed sensors in the rear wheel bearings are prone to corrosion, triggering ABS warnings.
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