2008 Toyota Yaris · 77,286 MOT tests
2008 Toyota Yaris reliability
2008 Toyota Yariss fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Yaris years (77,286 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Yariss: 28.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 86,649
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 77,286
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.7% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Toyota Yaris
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.3%
- Suspension15.6%
- Brakes8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Tyres6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.59%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.63%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.93%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.68%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.54%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.23%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (5.49%)
Other years
Every Toyota Yaris year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Toyota Yaris reliable?
2008 Toyota Yariss fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Yaris years (77,286 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Toyota Yaris MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.59% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.63% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Toyota Yaris have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Toyota Yaris shows 86,649 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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