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AJ08 NLJ

2013 Toyota Aygo

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

81,917 mi
Last recorded81,917 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Toyota Aygo42,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 81,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 121,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,829 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 70,822 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 114,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 114,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 62,999 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 62,924 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,930 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 55,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 48,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,996 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 37,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 31,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 29,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 29,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 69,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm and cracking between tread

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4MM SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted/wear

How Reliable is the Toyota Aygo?

Based on 3,073,569 MOT tests across 286,185 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
4,283
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
286,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,372
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AJ08 NLJ is a 2013 Toyota Aygo in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Aygo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ08 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aygo typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Toyota Aygo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ08 NLJ is a 2013 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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