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AV08 HEJ

2008 Toyota Aygo

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Aygo54,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelAygo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 86,808 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 79,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 79,192 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 79,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 74,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 74,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,538 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,850 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,422 miles

tyre treads cracked.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,908 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,364 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,509 miles

both front brake disc's badly corroded on inner surface

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,991 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 16,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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AV08 HEJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 HEJ, 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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What year was AV08 HEJ registered?

AV08 HEJ is a 2008 Toyota Aygo, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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