Toyota Yaris Sr (2008)
2008 Toyota Yaris Sr
CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2008 Toyota Yaris Sr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Toyota Yaris SR has a first-time pass rate of 67%, which sits 13 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests this particular generation carries more wear than typical for its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 0.8% of vehicles, so safety-critical failures aren't a widespread concern.
At 77,000 miles median, these cars are carrying typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.98 failures per MOT, indicating modest but consistent issues beyond wear-and-tear. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection and budget for at least one or two repairs in the first year of ownership, as the advisory average of 0.4 per vehicle suggests maintenance items are building up.
What to check before buying a 2008 Toyota Yaris Sr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (78%) | 101 | 84.7% | 1.2 |
| Petrol (22%) | 28 | 2.8% | 0.11 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 83.3% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Toyota Yaris Sr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Toyota Yaris Sr vehicles fall between 63,117 and 112,294 miles.
2008 Toyota Yaris Sr — Still on the Road
58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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