2008 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · YY08 YMK
2008 Toyota Yaris (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 124,414 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA YARIS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY08 YMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 124,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 YMK 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 (YY08 YMK) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YY08 YMK Mileage History
- 18/01/2024100,811 mi
- 09/04/2024100,826 mi+15 mi
- 11/04/2024100,826 mi
- 18/03/2025114,940 mi+14,114 mi
- 08/04/2026124,414 mi+9,474 mi
Average of roughly 10,629 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: Poor
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- MMT Gearbox Actuator FailureSerious
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- Water Pump LeakModerate
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