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AP08 LXM

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,021 mi
Last recorded138,021 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LXM
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 138,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 138,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 135,860 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2024 133,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 133,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends of front to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 127,218 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation not releasing fully after pedal released and taking time to drop off (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corrosion ridge at edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts on front have corrosion to spring base cup area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area of inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reveres lamp inop but before date of fail

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area of inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% failure at above 30%- advise check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner and outer sills either side of car have slight corrosion in various places

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,862 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and tech-holder

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 105,475 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 105,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 97,610 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,739 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 89,293 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 82,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 66,210 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 55,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,436 miles

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,436 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,593 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,904 miles

front discs worn

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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AP08 LXM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Aygo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,541 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 AP08 LXM, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Aygo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP08 LXM is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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